(British, 1754-1797)
A gentleman in a red jacket looking left, in a brief feigned oval, circa 1770s, unsigned, oil on canvas, 30-1/8 x 25 in.; 17th century bunched leaf frame, 37-36/4 x 32-7/8 x 2-3/8 in.
Provenance: Vose Galleries, Boston, Massachusetts; Private Collection
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Vose Galleries, Boston, Massachusetts; Private Collection
lined with paste and linen, restretched on old stretcher, evidence of tack edge scalloping on original canvas, points of retouch under a natural varnish, some crackle; frame refurbished with new support back frame and underlying corner splines, resurfaced, crackle and wear, pest damage, added inscription - Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.