Ending 14th Jun, 2026 18:00
Old Master, British and European Art | A Timed Auction
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Circle of Lemuel Francis Abbott (British, 1760-1802)
Portrait of a gentleman, half-length, in a black coat and white stock
oil on canvas
76 x 64cm; framed 88 x 75cm
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Sold for £510
Condition Report
Relined. Craquelure. The portrait is a little soft and lacking in definition. Spots of retouching are visible to the background. Light surface dirt. Not examined under UV light, for a full report please contact the department.
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Auction: Old Master, British and European Art | A Timed Auction, ending 14th Jun, 2026
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