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18th Century Oil Portrait of Naval Officer Major Gallespie of the Bengal Engineers at Trafalgar "Circle of" Lemuel Francis Abbott 1760-1805 English School 40 X 32 Inches
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18th Century Oil Portrait of Naval Officer Major Gallespie of the Bengal Engineers at Trafalgar "Circle of" Lemuel Francis Abbott 1760-1805 English School 40 X 32 Inches

18th century
Description

A fine oil on canvas portrait of Naval Officer Major Gallespie of the Bengal Engineers in his uniform around the time of the Battle of Trafalgar.

The portrait has been fully restored to a high standard by professionals in London.

The frame is believed to be the original example and is in good condition,having been re-guilded.

The portrait has been wax relined and cleaned,with a light re-varnish to finish.

ARTIST:

This portrait is classified as "Circle of" artist Lemeul Francis Abbott,who often painted naval officers and who produced many examples of Admiral Lord Nelson.

CONDITION

This rare portrait has had a professional reline and a careful

clean and light re-varnish,and is now looking superb and vibrant.

EXAMINATION.

Under ultra violet light,as viewed in a dark room,there are no signs of any over painting or repairs,making this a genuinely nice early example.

DATE:

The portrait has been painted in our opinion between 1760-1805.

LABEL VERSO:

Major Gallespie of the Bengal Engineers at Trafalga

Measurements:

Height: 40 Inches (Inc.Frame)

Width: 32 Inches ( Inc.Frame)

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Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art has dated this piece to the 1750s.

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Description
A fine oil on canvas portrait of Naval Officer Major Gallespie of the Bengal Engineers in his uniform around the time of the Battle of Trafalgar.

The portrait has been fully restored to a high standard by professionals in London.

fig 1. 18TH CENTURY OIL PORTRAIT OF NAVAL OFFICER MAJOR GALLESPIE OF THE BENGAL ENGINEERS AT TRAFALGAR
fig 1. 18th Century Oil Portrait of Naval Officer Major Gallespie of the Bengal Engineers at Trafalgar "Circle of" Lemuel Francis Abbott 1760-1805 English School 40 X 32 Inches

The frame is believed to be the original example and is in good condition,having been re-guilded.

The portrait has been wax relined and cleaned,with a light re-varnish to finish.

ARTIST:

“
This portrait is classified as "Circle of" artist Lemeul Francis Abbott,who often painted naval officers and who produced many examples of Admiral Lord Nelson.
Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art
fig 2. 18TH CENTURY OIL PORTRAIT OF NAVAL OFFICER MAJOR GALLESPIE OF THE BENGAL ENGINEERS AT TRAFALGAR
fig 2. 18th Century Oil Portrait of Naval Officer Major Gallespie of the Bengal Engineers at Trafalgar "Circle of" Lemuel Francis Abbott 1760-1805 English School 40 X 32 Inches

CONDITION

This rare portrait has had a professional reline and a careful

clean and light re-varnish,and is now looking superb and vibrant.

EXAMINATION.

Under ultra violet light,as viewed in a dark room,there are no signs of any over painting or repairs,making this a genuinely nice early example.

fig 3. 18TH CENTURY OIL PORTRAIT OF NAVAL OFFICER MAJOR GALLESPIE OF THE BENGAL ENGINEERS AT TRAFALGAR
fig 3. 18th Century Oil Portrait of Naval Officer Major Gallespie of the Bengal Engineers at Trafalgar "Circle of" Lemuel Francis Abbott 1760-1805 English School 40 X 32 Inches

DATE:

The portrait has been painted in our opinion between 1760-1805.

LABEL VERSO:

Major Gallespie of the Bengal Engineers at Trafalga

Measurements:

Height: 40 Inches (Inc.Frame)

Width: 32 Inches ( Inc.Frame)

TELEPHONE ENQUIRIES: 07765 856171

HOURS 10 AM - 10 PM 7 DAYS A WEEK.

DELIVERY UK MAINLAND & WORLDWIDE

QUOTES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.

OUR REF: 0378 * A GENUINE BARGAIN PRICE *

Date of Manufacture

Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art has dated this piece to the 1750s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA145152
Dealers Internal Ref
0378
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