Lot 419 , Edward Robert Hughes R.W.S. (1851-1914) Portrait of a young girl, Nora Janet Beausire 20 x 18in.

Edward Robert Hughes R.W.S. (1851-1914)
sanguine chalk
Portrait of a young girl, Nora Janet Beausire
signed and dated 1887
20 x 18in.
Estimate £1,000-1,500

Sepia chalk on off white paper which now shows some discolouration mostly at the top then running downwards giving a slightly buffish tone to the paper, image remains strong and bright, lettering at the top a little less strong, one or two small scattered dirt specks, housed under glass in the original gilt oak frame.
See also lot 420
Provenance: Removed from Congelow House, Yalding, Kent, following instructions received from The Executors of the Estate of the late Marie Beatrix Cooper


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Sold for £1,800