English school (early 18th century)
Portrait of a gentleman wearing powdered wig, buttoned red tunic and white stock, an armorial to the side, oil on canvas, 74 x 62cm
Sold for £900
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500
English school (early 18th century)
Portrait of a gentleman wearing powdered wig, buttoned red tunic and white stock, an armorial to the side, oil on canvas, 74 x 62cm
Re-lined. Paint slightly thin to lower part of tunic. Probable small areas of re-touching. Varnish somewhat uneven when examining the work in a raked light.
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Auction: Art & Music, 8th Mar, 2023