Sir William Beechey (British, 1753–1839); Full length portrait of Robert & Marianne Lawrence-Townsend and their Dog in a fine period frame marked #3375 to reverse and to stretcher, probably original, with old gilt and hand-lettered name plate identifying Artist and Subjects. Height of art 58 inches (147 cm.) X width of art 35 1/2 inches (90 cm.). Height of frame 65 1/4 inches (165.5 cm.) X width 43 1/4 inches (110 cm.). NOTE: The Family of Lawrence-Townsend were originally descendants of the Lawrence Family of Wiltshire who inherited the name Townsend along with an estate, Steanbridge House near Stroud in Gloucestershire. Robert would appear to be the son born in 1797, educated at Eton and Christ Church, Oxford, former Captain in the British Army and who became a Magistrate for Gloucester. PROVENANCE: From a estate Patchogue NY collection.

Light age related wear to painting with a canvas patch visible middle left verso, light flaking to upper right corner recto. The frame with light age related wear and some shrinkage especially to corner joins. NOTE: Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Eddie's Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging.