Roy Precious - Antiques & Fine Art has dated this piece to the 1750s.
A pleasing mid 18th century portrait of a good-looking young man painted by an unknown artist; probably one of the many intinerant painters who travelled the country painting the lesser gentry and prosperous mercantile classes.

SIZE: 31.75 x 28.25 inches inc. frame.
PROVENANCE: by descent in the south of England.
Verso: old label of "White & Co. Ltd., Furniture Depositories. Bournemouth depot: branches in Portsmouth, Southampton, Winchester and London.
Client's name 'Mrs. Cowland'."
Roy Precious - Antiques & Fine Art has dated this piece to the 1750s.
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