Lot 50
 

Frederick George Cotman (British, 1850-1920), Self Portrait of the Artist as a young man holding a brush to his cheek, oil on canvas, inscribed in ink verso F.G. Cotman by Himself when a lad of about 17, c. 1867, 30cm x 24.5cm

The Cotman Family

The Cotman Collection

Featuring works by John Sell Cotman, this wonderful collection of artworks has been lovingly curated and includes works from each generation of the Cotman family, as well as contributions from their wider circle. It showcases the development of each artist's talent and the range of mediums they used, including watercolour, oil paintings, and etchings. To learn more, read our Cotman Collection full press release

 

Sold for £500


Condition Report

Sealed in the frame and glazed - painting has not been removed from the frame for inspection. Craquelure evident throughout. No obvious signs of damage or repairs under UV light. Small amount of retouching visible under UV under the nose and right side of lips.

 

Frederick George Cotman (British, 1850-1920), Self Portrait of the Artist as a young man holding a brush to his cheek, oil on canvas, inscribed in ink verso F.G. Cotman by Himself when a lad of about 17, c. 1867, 30cm x 24.5cm

Provenance

The Cotman Family


The Cotman Collection

Featuring works by John Sell Cotman, this wonderful collection of artworks has been lovingly curated and includes works from each generation of the Cotman family, as well as contributions from their wider circle. It showcases the development of each artist's talent and the range of mediums they used, including watercolour, oil paintings, and etchings. To learn more, read our Cotman Collection full press release

 

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