ENGLISH SCHOOL
18th Century
Portrait of a gentleman. Unsigned.
Oil on canvas, 24” x 20”. Framed 31” x 27”.
Provenance:
Nathan’s Auction, Manchester, Vermont, as Manner of Sir Godfrey Kneller.
Labeled "Dashwood Heirloom No. 54" verso, indicating it was likely part of the property by descent to Charles Anthony Dashwood. The Dashwood Heirlooms, removed from Wherstead Park, were sold by direction of Charles E. Dashwood at Christie's in 1914 and Sotheby’s in 1929.

Relined, UV light examination reveals some areas of paint restoration.

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