372. ATTRIBUTED TO NATHANIEL HONE THE ELDER (1718-1784). PORTRAIT OF GEORGE ATKINSON OF TEMPLE SOWERBY.
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Description
Condition
In fully restored condition has been relined, cleaned & varnished probably in the 1970s or 80s.
There is good thick impasto in places.
Areas of retouching and some bitumen in the background colour
Minor craquelure with surface dirt & varnish.
Resale right
Sale
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- Catalogue no
- 372
Winter Fine Art Sale
Lawrences Auctioneers present a Winter Fine Art Sale.
The two day auction featuring includes fine art, furniture, decorative arts, jewellery, silver, clocks and watches.
Highlights include a gentleman's 18ct gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date and an automatic 18ct gold Tourbillon by Audemars Piguet in the watch section, alongside a Swiss gold musical snuff box. The jewellery section offers Art Deco, Victorian and Edwardian pieces, including a diamond and black enamel ladybird brooch by Cartier and an Art Deco diamond bracelet.
The fine art and furniture highlights include an early 18th century Irish mahogany bureau bookcase from Creech Grange and a pair of 19th century marble urns on plinths. Amongst the portraits on offer is one by Arthur Ambrose McEvoy and the other paintings include a coastal scene by William Joy. Collectors will also find items like a handpainted 1933 album of Chinese shop signs and a Queen Anne gilt gesso looking glass.
Welcome to the auction.