It was listed by Roy Precious - Antiques & Fine Art. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.
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.
Roy and nadine precious: specialists in portraiture from the 16th to the 20th century. Established in 1972.
You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Roy Precious - Antiques & Fine Art Profile Page
Sold......portrait of a Young Gentleman C.1740; English School
