British & Continental | September 9, 2025
Tue, Sep 9, 2025 10:00AM EDT
Lot 32
British School Portrait of a Young Lady
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Sold for
$1,100
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
(early 19th century)
Half portrait, circa 1805, unsigned, inscribed in ink on label verso "Portrait of Princess.../Sir J Reynolds", oil on canvas, 24 x 20 in.; 19th century gilt wood and composition frame, 31-3/4 x 27-1/2 x 2-1/2 in.
Provenance: Private Collection, Blacksburg, Virginia
Note: The frame plate for George Romney identifying the sitter as "Miss Williams" and exhibition history "Exhibited at Romney Exhibition/Grafton Gallery 1900". This portrait does not appear in the catalogue raisonne compiled by Alex Kidson.
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Private Collection, Blacksburg, Virginia
restretched on period strainer, retouch, crackle, some minute flaking, possibly lined?; frame with restoration - 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.
