Brunk Auctions
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Day 2: Fine Art & Decorative Works

Sat, May 16, 2015 09:00AM EDT - Mon, May 18, 2015 09:00AM EDT
Lot 373

Colvin Smith

Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500

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(Scottish, 1795-1875) Portrait of William Gillies, brother of John Gillies (1747–1836) a Scottish tutor, historian and man of letters), unsinged, oil on canvas, 28 x 36 in.; original gilt wood and composition frame crackle; framer with extensive losses. Provenance: By tradition, this portrait was purchased by J.P. McQuillery in a yard sale. It was said the work had come from Struan House. It was later donated to Christ School

Condition

crackle; framer with extensive losses