$770
English School, 19th Century Portrait of a Gentleman. Unsigned, stamped "J. HARVEY...LONDON" on the back of the canvas, inscribed "Richard James Hewat...Died Aug: 12. 1861." on an old label affixed to the stretcher. Oil on canvas, 30 x 25 in., framed. Condition: Retouch, patch reinforcements, minor paint loss, minor cleavage, craquelure, surface grime. Stamped "J. HARVEY/ 15 Catherine s/STRAND/LONDON" reverse. Inscribed "Richard James Hewat/Born July 23. 1775./Died Aug: 12.1861." on an old label affixed to stretcher. Very minor paint loss and minor area of cleavage center top. Two patch reinforcements.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2011-04-13