British & Continental | March 25, 2026
Wed, Mar 25, 2026 10:00AM EDT
Lot 190
Follower of Thomas Hudson
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
Sold for
$950
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 |
(18th century)
Three quarter length portrait of a gentleman in a white coat with blue facings and a matching waist coat, said to be "Col. Astley" and by Joseph Highmore on the frame plate, unsigned, oil on canvas, 50 x 40 in.; gilt wood and composition panel style frame, 55-1/2 x 45-1/4 x 2 in.
Provenance: Estate of Lamar John Ryan Cecil, Lynchburg, Virginia
Note: The drapery and clothing appears to be in the manner of artist Joseph van Aken. (circa 1699-1749) who was utilized by important portrait artists such as Allan Ramsay, Joseph Highmore, and others to execute background fabrics and clothing.
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Estate of Lamar John Ryan Cecil, Lynchburg, Virginia
surface dirt, canvas slightly slack, some flaking uneven varnish with some draw, crackle； frame with wear and losses to composition
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