18TH CENTURY OIL PORTRAIT OF NAVAL OFFICER MAJOR GALLESPIE OF THE BENGAL ENGINEERS AT TRAFALGAR "CIRCLE OF" LEMUEL FRANCIS ABBOTT 1760-1805 ENGLISH SCHOOL 40 X 32 INCHES
Price
SOLDItem Ref
0378
Description
A fine oil on canvas portrait of Naval Officer Major Gallespie of the Bengal Engineers in his uniform around the time of the Battle of Trafalgar.The portrait has been fully restored to a high standard by professionals in London.
The frame is believed to be the original example and is in good condition,having been re-guilded.
The portrait has been wax relined and cleaned,with a light re-varnish to finish.
ARTIST:
This portrait is classified as "Circle of" artist Lemeul Francis Abbott,who often painted naval officers and who produced many examples of Admiral Lord Nelson.
CONDITION
This rare portrait has had a professional reline and a careful
clean and light re-varnish,and is now looking superb and vibrant.
EXAMINATION.
Under ultra violet light,as viewed in a dark room,there are no signs of any over painting or repairs,making this a genuinely nice early example.
DATE:
The portrait has been painted in our opinion between 1760-1805.
LABEL VERSO:
Major Gallespie of the Bengal Engineers at Trafalga
Measurements:
Height: 40 Inches (Inc.Frame)
Width: 32 Inches ( Inc.Frame)
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