Lot 1124 , 18th century English School Portrait of a Lord Chancellor, in ermine trimmed robes, 50 x 40in.

18th century English School
oil on canvas,
Portrait of a Lord Chancellor, in ermine trimmed robes,
50 x 40in.
Estimate £500-700

Old reline, canvas still tight, a fine but stable craquelure throughout with some small patches of blooming in the craquelure notably to the right of his head. A few minor surface scratches and small dents.
Later gilt frame.
Provenance; private collection, probably bought at auction 15-20 years ago.


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Sold for £900