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ISABEL NAFTEL (1832-1912) FEEDING TIME Signed and dated 1881, watercolour and bodycolour with pencil, heightened with gum arabic, unframed 30 x 26.5cm. ++ A little fading; needs a light clean £250-350
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FRED HINES (Fl.1875-1928) FEEDING THE DUCKS; GIRL ON A COUNTRY BRIDGE A pair, both signed and dated 1902, watercolour Each 56 x 38cm. (2) ++ Each with slight staining £100-200
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WARWICK BROOKES (1808-1882) A SELECTION OF HIS WORKS to comprise two frames containing a total of 17 sketches in ink, pencil and watercolour (charming studies of children - see illus , landscapes, figure groups and a still life), some initialled and dated 1845-1872; another ink sketch of a Manchester (?) street scene, 1862; an album of photographs of his work with a 'memoir' biography by Thomas Letherbrow; a copy of 'Warwick Brookes' Pencil-pictures of Child Life', also by Letherbrow, 1889; 6 watercolours by his son, Warwick T. Brookes, c.1917; and 5 boxes of photographic glass negatives of Brookes Senr's work (a lot)
* Brookes is a little-known name today but, in his day, he was a leading figure amongst artists in the North West of England in the 'United Society of Manchester Artists'. Brookes' work was greatly admired by Prince Albert from whom he received much encouragement. He made yearly visits to London and was also a keen photographer. ++ Mixed condition; some fading and time staining; generally fair-good £400-600
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ALEXANDER MARK ROSSI (1840-1916) TIME FOR BED Signed, watercolour 49.5 x 66cm.
* Possibly the artist's daughter ++ Good condition £800-1200
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JESSIE BAYES (1876-1970) TRIPTYCH The central panel showing St Francis with animals, the left wing entitled 'Sister Moon', the right wing entitled 'Brother Wind', with prayers written in illuminated calligraphy, within its original oak frame, watercolour and gouache, central image signed Central image 28.5 x 18cm.; wings 28 x 7.5cm.; overall when open 46 x 45cm. ++ A little superficial mildew and foxing; good colour; frame sound £150-200
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FRANK HENRY MASON (1876-1965) VESSELS OFF TYNEMOUTH Signed, watercolour and gouache 24.5 x 74cm. ++ Some light staining, notably upper right £600-800
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RICHARD HOWARD PENTON (1882-1960) LONDON BRIDGE, LOOKING WEST Signed and inscribed with title, pencil 23.5 x 34.5cm. ++ Foxing; pale mat staining £80-120
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WILLIAM TROST RICHARDS (American, 1833-1905) ATLANTIC CITY, NEW JERSEY Signed with initials and inscribed with title, traces of indistinct date, watercolour heightened with white 22.5 x 27cm.
* The scene depicted is at Absecon Lighthouse, the tallest in New Jersey (171ft, 52m). It dates from the mid-1850's. ++ Some fading and foxing £300-500
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CIRCLE OF GIOACCHINO LA PIRA (1839-1870) FISHERMEN IN THE BAY OF NAPLES Gouache 40.5 x 61.5cm. ++ Good condition £400-600
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HENRY CHARLES BREWER (1866-1950) A COURTYARD IN TOLEDO Signed and inscribed Toledo 1906, watercolour and pencil heightened with white 45 x 34cm.; with two further views signed by the same hand, Alfreston (36 x 50.5cm); and Cordoba, 34 x 48.5cm. (3) ++ Each with some foxing; some fading (notably Cordoba) £200-300
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LIONEL PERCY SMYTHE, RA, RWS (1839-1918) THE YOUNG COWGIRL Signed and dated 1904, watercolour over traces of pencil 26.5 x 16cm. ++ Good condition £400-600
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MILDRED ANNE BUTLER, RA, RWS (1858-1941) ESCHSCHOLZIAS Signed, also signed and inscribed on artist's label on backpaper, watercolour 35.5 x 26cm.
* Possibly a view in the artist's garden at Kilmurry, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny. Provenance: London, Royal Society of Painters in Water Colours; whereat purchased by the vendor's grandfather (Captain H. D. Carey) in October 1918 for 15gns. Two receipts for the deposit and for the balance, written on the Society's paper, accompany this lot. ++ Generally good condition; may need a light clean £1000-1500
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SIR MAX BEERBOHM (1872-1956) OSCAR WILDE Signed mX upper right and inscribed with sitter's name lower left, watercolour and pencil 22 x 16.7cm. Provenance: Acquired from the artist, possibly as a gift, by his close friend Oliver W. F. Lodge (1878-1955); and thence by descent. Lodge was the son of the distinguished physicist, Sir Oliver Lodge (1851-1940). The son was a poet, author, dramatist, artist and architect and probably met Beerbohm through the Chelsea Arts Club. He was friends with the artists and writers in the Bloomsbury Group (especially Duncan Grant), as well as Eric Gill and David Jones. Wilde was a favourite target for Beerbohm's mordant caricatures and they had known each other since 1888, when they were introduced by Herbert Beerbom Tree during Beerbohm's schooldays at Charterhouse. Despite a friendship founded on companionship as much as upon literature and not at all strained by the difference in their ages, Beerbohm distanced himself from Wilde after the latter's notorious trial and imprisonment (1895-1897). It is possible that Beebohm was eager to avoid any personal implications arising from Wilde's homosexuality. After Wilde's death in 1900, Beerbohm mustered the comment that he was 'very sorry indeed' for his friend's passing. He observed that '[Wilde] was such an influence and an interest in my life' and asked Reginald Turner in Paris to 'please lay out a little money for me in flowers for his grave..'. This work is similar to a slightly larger but unsigned portrait sold at Bonhams, London , October 21st 2015, lot 70. ++ Fading; time staining; white spotting at lower and right edges. £5000-7000
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FLEMISH SCHOOL, 19th CENTURY ST DOMINIC Oil on copper, carved wood frame 21 x 15.5cm. ++ Paint losses thoughout £100-200
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AFTER GUIDO RENI (1575-1642) ST. JOSEPH WITH THE CHRIST CHILD Oil on canvas 77 x 60cm.
* After the original of c.1640, Houston, Texas, Museum of Fine Arts ++ Lined; associated retouching, especially noticeable at edges £500-700
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AFTER GERRIT DOU (1613-1675) A KITCHEN MAID CHOPPING MEAT Oil on panel 34.5 x 29cm. ++ Old, fine vertical crack through figure; scattered retouching; very dirty varnish £300-500
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AFTER CLAUDE JOSEPH VERNET (1714-1789) ITALIANATE COASTAL SCENE WITH FISHERMEN IN A COVE Oil on canvas 37 x 50cm. ++ Lined; retouching £300-500
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ATTRIBUTED TO VICTOR VISPRE (b.1727) STILL LIFE OF A DISH OF PLUMS WITH A GLASS OF WINE ON A LEDGE Reverse painted oil on glass, oval, gilt frame 31.5 x 41.5cm. ++ Some slight blistering of the paint; generally good £250-350
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FOLLOWER OF JACQUES D'ARTHOIS (1613-1686) A SPORTSMAN WITH HIS HOUND IN A RIVER LANDSCAPE Oil on canvas 69.5 x 107cm. ++ Old lining; some inpainting over old wear and losses; craquelure; needs a clean £600-900
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CIRCLE OF CHARLES FRANCOIS GRENIER LACROIX, dit LACROIX DE MARSEILLE (c.1700-1782) A TRAVELLING PARTY CROSSING A RIVER Oil on canvas 64 x 80cm. ++ Lined; a little worn, with retouching; craquelure; surface scratches £800-1200
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FRENCH SCHOOL, 17th/18th CENTURY PORTRAIT OF A LADY, IDENTIFIED AS BLONDE DES DEUX-CHIENS (d.1318), DE LA SEIGNEURIE D'APS, WIFE OF GIRAUD ADHEMAR, Half length, wearing a black robe and headdress, her hands clasped, bears inscription Blonde De Deux Chies [sic], oil on panel, later lath frame 38.5 x 29.5cm. ++ Scattered retouching; some craquelure; needs a light clean £500-800
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MANNER OF FRANCOIS CLOUET (1510-1572) PORTRAIT OF A LADY Bust length, wearing an elegant dress, oil on canvas, possibly cut down, carved wood frame 35 x 26.5cm. ++ Lined; some craquelure; needs a clean £500-700
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FOLLOWER OF PIETER VAN DER WERFF (1665-1722) PORTRAIT OF A LADY OF THE SOUTHWOOD MATTOCK FAMILY Quarter length, wearing a white dress with russet mantle, holding flowers, oil on canvas within a painted oval, period gilt 'Lely-type' frame 72.5 x 60.5cm. Provenance: By descent in the family of the sitter ++ Old lining; replaced stretchers; some bloom; scattered retouching and craquelure; needs a clean £400-600
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AFTER NICOLAS BERTIN (1667-1736) CHRIST WASHING THE FEET OF HIS DISCIPLES Oil on canvas 85.5 x 131cm.
*A copy in reverse after the original (49.5 x 72cm) of c.1720-1730 (Art Institute of Chicago) ++ Old lining; retouching; gilt frame £800-1200
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MANNER OF ADAM PERELLE (1638-1695) FIGURES AND CARRIAGES BY A LAKE IN AN ELEGANT GARDEN Oil on canvas 72 x 157cm. ++ Lined; retouching over old damages and losses; needs a clean £500-1000
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MANNER OF GIOVANNI BATTISTA RUOPPOLO (1629-1693) STILL LIFE OF FRUITS, FLOWERS AND URNS Oil on canvas 74 x 156.5cm. ++ Tears lower right centre; patched repairs verso but unlined; some craquelure; needs a clean £800-1200
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FOLLOWER OF GAETANO GANDOLFI (1734-1802) CARLO AND UBALDO WITH ARMIDA'S NYMPHS; ABANDONED ARMIDA (?) A pair, oil on slate, circular Each 58.5cm diameter (2) ++ Retouching throughout, principally over old cracks £1000-1500
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CIRCLE OF JAN FRANS VAN BLOEMEN (1662-1749) CLASSICAL LANDSCAPE SUBJECTS WITH FIGURES A pair, oil on copper, carved wood frames Each 16.5 x 19.5cm. (2)
* One of the subjects may depict 'Noli me Tangere' ++ A few grazes, flaked losses etc; needs a clean £1000-1500
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GERRIT TOORENBURGH (1732-1785) TRAVELLERS ON A PATH; LANDSCAPE WITH FISHERMEN AND HORSE BY A RIVER, A COTTAGE BEYOND A pair, each signed lower right, oil on canvas Each 29 x 34cm. approx. (2) ++ Each lined; each with craquelure; retouching, including a prominent area in the sky of the latter image £1000-1500
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ROBERT GRIFFIER (1688-1750) A RHEINLANDSCHAFT WITH BOATS BY A VILLAGE AND FIGURES MERRYMAKING IN THE FOREGROUND Oil on panel 46.5 x 57cm. Provenance: Erik Burg-Bergen, Berlin; where acquired by. Galerie Heinemann, Munich, inv. no. 19099, on 2 August 1934 as 'Cornelis or Hermann Saftleven, Flusslandschaft (Hainbach am Rhein)'; where acquired by. Galerie Hansen A.-G., Lucerne, on 27-28 August 1935. ++ A little scattered retouching over old flaked losses; faint crack along hilltops on right; craquelure; some slightly thin areas £6000-8000
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CIRCLE OF THOMAS HEEREMANS (1641-1696) FIGURES AND HORSES BY A COUNTRY TAVERN Oil on canvas 47.5 x 64.5cm. ++ Lined; replaced stretchers; abraded areas; retouching £2000-3000
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ATTRIBUTED TO ROBERT WILKINS (1740-1790) HM FRIGATES FLORA AND CRESCENT ENGAGING THE DUTCH FRIGATES CASTOR AND BRIEL OFF CEUTA, 30th MAY, 1781 Oil on canvas 61.5 x 98cm. ++ Lined; retouching £1500-2000
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MANNER OF CORNELIS ENGEBRECHTSZ (c.1460/68-1527) TRIPTYCH: ADORATION OF THE MAGI (centre); THE TAKING OF ST. PETER (left); THE BEHEADING OF ST. PAUL (right) Oil on panel, the outer wings apparently by a different hand, showing 'Noli me Tangere' (left) and 'Christ healing the blind man' (right) Central panel 44.5 x 33cm.; wings 44.5 x 15cm.; open 50.5 x 73cm inc frame; closed 50.5 x 37cm. ++ Paint loss in central panel, principally at right, but also elsewhere (see head of kneeling magus at left); some incipient blistering and flaking of surface; some scattered retouching on all panels £2000-3000
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ENGLISH PROVINCIAL SCHOOL, EARLY 18th CENTURY PORTRAIT OF A CHILD OF THE SOUTHWOOD MATTOCK FAMILY Standing full length in a landscape, wearing a red dress, a sheep to her right, oil on canvas 111 x 89cm. Provenance: By descent in the family of the sitter. ++ Lined; replaced stretchers; some associated retouching; apparent inpainting of drapery on the right; needs a clean; period gilt frame £1500-2500
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RICHARD CROSSE (1742-1810) PORTRAITS OF THE ARTIST'S PARENTS, JOHN AND MARY CROSSE, OF KNOWLE, CULLOMPTON, DEVON A pair, he depicted standing, long half length, wearing a dark green coat and waistcoat, a hat under his left arm; she seated three quarter length, wearing a silver-grey dress and black lace shawl, a dog in her lap, each oil on canvas Each 118 x 98cm. (2) Provenance: W. W. R. Crosse-Crosse Esq (sic); London, Sothebys, November 22nd, 1961, The Property of Lt. Col. R. Crosse-Upcott, lots 190 and 191 (unsold); by whom gifted to his neighbour, Anthony Shrubb Esq, a noted collector of Crosse's miniatures; bequeathed by his widow, Mrs Shrubb, to the vendor in 2014 Illustrated: Ellis Waterhouse, The Dictionary of British 18th Century Painters, Woodbridge, 1981, p.95 (image of John Crosse) Literature: The Walpole Society, Vo. XVII, 1929, Basil Long, 'Richard Crosse: Miniaturist and Portrait Painter' (wherein reference is made to these portraits and to six other oils of family members)
* Crosse was the second of seven children. His father, a lawyer in Devon, encouraged his son to pursue painting and Richard proved to be a precocious talent. He exhibited in London at the age of 18 and was a member of the Society of Artists by the time he was 21. His undoubted forte was miniature painting and Waterhouse notes that he painted only 'a few very competent oil portraits of his own family' in a style 'not unlike the earlier work of Reynolds'. He excelled at work in enamel and produced over 100 miniatures between 1777 and 1780. Despite elevation to the post of Painter in Enamel to King George III (1789), Crosse had already retired to Wells and lived an uneventful but financially comfortable life there, enforced upon him by being deaf and mute since birth. He returned to Knowle to end his days with his brother. These portraits show a fine translation of Crosse's skills into a larger format and the evident competence of them both makes it all the more surprising that so very few are known. ++ Lined; replaced stretchers; some associated retouching; each needs a clean £6000-8000
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ATTRIBUTED TO HENDRICK BERCKMAN (1629-1679) PORTRAIT OF A GIRL Standing full length, wearing an oyster satin dress with brocade, holding an ostrich feather fan, before a red swag in an interior, oil on panel 110.5 x 65cm. Provenance: New York, Central Picture Galleries, 1962; Los Angeles, Alfred S. Karlsen; his sale, New York, Sothebys, October 15th 1979, lot 22 (as 'Attributed to Jacob Gerritsz. Cuyp', $8000) ++ Light scattered retouching throughout; two vertical batons verso £7000-10000
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ATTRIBUTED TO MARC BAETS (Fl.18th Century) A RURAL SCENE WITH FIGURES AND FISHERMEN NEAR HOUSES Oil on canvas 42 x 52cm. Provenance: From the collection of Sir Lawrence Dundas, 1st Baronet (c.1710-1781) of Aske Hall, Richmond, N. Yorkshire. This picture is described in the catalogue of pictures at Aske, compiled in 1895, as a work by Theobald Michau (1676-1765). It was listed as number 50 and that number still appears on the frame. It has passed by descent to the vendor. ++ Replaced stretchers; lined; some scattered retouching, principally near lower edge and in the sky; period carved wood gilt frame £5000-8000
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MANNER OF HANS HOLBEIN (c.1497-1543), Circa 1700 PORTRAIT OF SIR THOMAS MORE (1478-1535), HUMANIST SCHOLAR, LAWYER AND STATESMAN Bears date MDXXVIIII, oil on panel 69.5 x 56cm.
* Derived from Holbein's famous 1527 depiction of More (New York, Frick Collection, 75 x 60cm). This picture follows in the tradition of a 'corridor portrait', designed to provide decorative and instructive furnishing in the Long Gallery of a house of the 17th or 18th Century. The pose is almost identical to the central character in Holbein's group portrait of the family of More (now lost, but a sketch survives in Basle). Provenance: Acquired by Colonel Charles Thomas John Moore (1827-1900) of Frampton Hall; thence by descent to Valerie Tunnard-Moore, Guernsey ++ Formerly cradled; scattered retouching throughout, particularly along vertical cracks in panel (not obtrusive to the naked eye) £6000-9000
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FOLLOWER OF HENRY ROBERT MORLAND (1716-1797) THE PUMPKIN LANTERN Oil on canvas 74.5 x 62cm. ++ Old lining; some bitumen damage; a little flaking; retouching; dark £120-180
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AFTER SIR GODFREY KNELLER, Bt. (1646-1723) PORTRAIT OF JOHN, LORD HERVEY OF ICKWORTH (1694-1743) Quarter length, oval, oil on canvas, carved wood frame 33.5 x 28cm. ++ Old lining; some retouching and craquelure; needs a clean £300-500
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CIRCLE OF HENRY WILLIAM PICKERSGILL, RA (1782-1875) PORTRAIT OF A GENTLEMAN Bust length, wearing a black coat, oil on canvas 49 x 39.5cm. ++ Lined; rubbed damage to the head and elsewhere; some retouching £120-160 B 1598. MANNER OF DANIEL TURNER (Fl.1782-1817) VIEW ACROSS THE THAMES AT LAMBETH BRIDGE, LONDON, LOOKING SOUTH TOWARDS LAMBETH PALACE Oil on canvas 44 x 64cm.
* Painted from the yard established after 1835 to rebuild the Palace of Westminster (now Victoria Tower Gardens). The bridge was opened in 1862. We are grateful to Charles Hind FSA for his assistance with this lot. ++ Lined; replaced stretchers; craquelure and flaked losses; retouching £500-700
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FOLLOWER OF SIR FRANCIS GRANT, PRA (1803-1878) A FAMILY OUT RIDING Oil on canvas, unframed 146 x 238cm. Provenance: Formerly the property of Croome Estate Trustees, Croome d'Abitot, Worcestershire (the ertswhile home of the Earls of Coventry) (old label verso) ++ Lined; with retouching throughout £300-500
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ATTRIBUTED TO PETER LA CAVE (c.1769-1806) PASTORAL SCENE NEAR A MILL Oil on canvas 43 x 52.5cm. ++ Old lining; retouching; abraded areas £150-250
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CIRCLE OF WILLIAM SHAYER (1787-1879) FISHERFOLK IN A COTTAGE INTERIOR Oil on canvas 49 x 59cm. ++ Lined; craquelure; a little scattered retouching £250-300
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CIRCLE OF WILLIAM REDMORE BIGG, RA (1755-1828) A COUNTRY FAMILY RESTING BY A TREE Oil on canvas 41.5 x 53.5cm. ++ Lined; some craquelure and retouching £250-300
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CIRCLE OF EDMUND BRISTOW (1787-1876) HOMEWARDS FROM MARKET Oil on canvas 23.5 x 29.5cm. ++ Some craquelure along stretcher line; needs a light clean £400-600
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MANNER OF SIR ANTHONY VAN DYCK (1599-1641) PORTRAIT OF A BOY, POSSIBLY LORD FRANCIS VILLIERS (1628-1648) Bust length, wearing a blue mantle, oil on panel, carved wood frame 24.5 x 20.5cm. ++ Some small flaked losses and craquelure; some retouching over old losses; needs a clean £500-800
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THOMAS BEACH (1738-1806) PORTRAIT OF MRS BURLTON Half length, wearing a blue and lace dress, oil on canvas 70 x 59.5cm. ++ Lined; replaced stretchers; some retouching; damaged in the face with some paint loss £800-1200
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ATTRIBUTED TO SIR JOHN WATSON GORDON, RA (1767-1837) PORTRAIT OF WILLIAM GILPIN (d.1867) Seated, full length, in an interior, wearing a black coat, inscribed on a letter on the table To/ Willm Gilpin Esq, the newspaper (possibly Evening Herald) dated 1836, oil on canvas 190 x 149cm.
* Probably William Gilpin of Palewell Lodge, East Sheen, Surrey, Treasurer of Christ's Hospital and High Sheriff of Surrey (1866-1867) Provenance: London, Sothebys, November 30th 2000, lot 130 ++ Old lining; some associated retouching; some losses and some scattered damages; needs a light clean £1500-2000
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CIRCLE OF WILLIAM TURNER DE LONDE (1767-1826) A VIEW OF THE THAMES AT KINGSTON, SURREY Oil on canvas 58.5 x 114cm. ++ Lined; replaced stretchers; retouching £1200-1800
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DAVID MAITLAND McKENZIE (1800-1880) FIGURES BY AN OLD COTTAGE Signed and dated 1826, oil on canvas 69.5 x 89.5cm. ++ Lined; some associated retouching; period gilt frame £400-600
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SAMUEL DAVID COLKETT (1806-1863) RIVER LANDSCAPE WITH LOCK KEEPERS Oil on canvas 69.5 x 90cm. ++ Lined; some associated retouching; impasto a little flat; needs a light clean £800-1200
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DANIEL TURNER (Fl.1782-1817) CARISBROOKE CASTLE; THE CHURCH OF ST. MARY THE VIRGIN, CARISBROOKE, ISLE OF WIGHT A pair, both signed, oil on panel, unframed Each 35 x 55cm approx (2) ++ Each with craquelure; the latter braced verso; rubbed at edges £600-800
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ATTRIBUTED TO JOSEPH WALTER (1783-1856) A BARQUE UNDER FULL SAIL Bears a signature, oil on canvas 65.5 x 96cm. ++ Lined; some craquelure and retouching; period gilt frame £600-800
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