Lot 1139 , After Sir Joshua Reynolds (1723-1792) Portrait of Master Francis George Hare, 29 x 24.5in.

After Sir Joshua Reynolds (1723-1792)
oil on canvas,
Portrait of Master Francis George Hare,
29 x 24.5in.
Estimate £700-1,000

Oil on canvas, cleaned and relined many years ago. Canvas still tight, paint looks a little flat and rather dull - very dirty.
Some scattered fine but stable craquelure throughout the work.
Period gilt gesso frame suffering from drying out - with cracks and small losses.


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Sold for £800