Lot 12: HENRY WEEKES | The Young Naturalist

white marble, on an oak panelled plinth

marble: 146cm., 57½in.<br />plinth: 51 by 71 by 63.5cm., 20 1/8 by 28 by 25in.

white marble, on an oak panelled plinth

Overall the condition of the marble is good with dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age. There are naturally occurring inclusions to the marble, notably a cluster of inclusions at the proper left upper arm, at the neck and at the upper back. There is veining to the marble throughout, in particular across the buttocks from right to left and down through the drapery round to the front of the rocky base. There are a few small chips and abrasions, including to the edges of the marble base. There is particular dirt to the crevices and various scuff marks; the marble would benefit from a light cleaning and waxing. There are a few dirt marks to the face. The wood base is in good condition with minor dirt and wear, including a few small chips and abrasions.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

London, Royal Academy of Arts, 1857 (no. 1215)

A. Graves, The Royal Academy Exhibitors, vol. VIII, London, 1906, p. 193;
I. Roscoe, E. Hardy and M.G. Sullivan, A Biographical Dictionary of Sculptors in Britain 1660-1851, New Haven and London, 2009, p. 1343

Mary Caroline Sutherland-Leveson-Gower, Dowager Duchess of Sutherland (1848-1912), Carbisdale Castle, Scottish Highlands, circa 1906;
Colonel Theodore Salvesen (1863-1942), Carbisdale Castle, Scottish Highlands, 1933;
by family descent to Captain Harold Keith Salvesen (1897-1970), Carbisdale Castle, Scottish Highlands, 1942;
gifted to the Scottish Youth Hostels Association, 1945