27th Sep, 2022 10:00
Old Master, British and European Art
113
Follower of George Romney
Follower of George Romney
Portrait of a young gentleman, believed to be a member of the Nelson family, half-length, in a dark blue coat and white stock
oil on canvas
76 x 63cm
By family repute this is said to be a portrait of Admiral Nelson's father, Rev. Edmund Nelson (1722-1802). The owner of the painting has a strong connection to the Nelson family; a direct ancestor was Bishop Fisher of Exeter and Salisbury. Bishop Fisher was well connected to the royal family and was chaplain to George III. Through his acquaintance with the royal family he knew Nelson, and was one of the few people invited to Nelson’s funeral where he received a memorial ring. This portrait has been in the possession of the owner's family for the last two hundred years and has always been referred to as Nelson’s father. The costume of the portrait and the age of the gentleman, however, suggests a more likely sitter to be Edmund Nelson, brother of Admiral Nelson.
Sold for £1,000
Condition Report
The painting is executed in oil on a linen canvas support which has been lined at an early stage in its history. Along the lower edge are deformations caused by debris trapped between the canvas and the stretcher. The paint layers are stable and secure. There are areas of wear and abrasion in some passages of the painting. There are a few old paint losses in the sitter’s face and small areas of retouching which are very matte in appearance. The varnish layer has discoloured and is matte and uneven. The canvas is 76 x 63cm, framed the overall size is 89 x 76.5cm
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Auction: Old Master, British and European Art, 27th Sep, 2022
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