17th Feb, 2022 9:30
Fine Art, Antiques & Asian Art
Manner of Henry Raeburn RA RSA FRSE (1763-1823) Scottish, a portrait of William Bell, oil on canvas, 73 cm x 61 cm in a carved giltwood frame.
Private collection, the sitter was an ancestor of the family. Raeburn attributed in family history.
Sold for £1,700
Condition Report
The painting has been relined at some point during the 20th century.
The image has no glaring areas of damage or re-painting but when checked with a strong UV light an area of collar and the right hand "Bangs" of the powdered wig flourese at a slightly different level.
Manner of Henry Raeburn RA RSA FRSE (1763-1823) Scottish, a portrait of William Bell, oil on canvas, 73 cm x 61 cm in a carved giltwood frame.
ProvenancePrivate collection, the sitter was an ancestor of the family. Raeburn attributed in family history.
