Lot 737 , Late 19th century English School Portrait of Cardinal Newman 30 x 25in.

Late 19th century English School
oil on canvas
Portrait of Cardinal Newman in a parcel gilt frame inscribed 'Cor Ad Cor Loquitur'
30 x 25in.
Estimate £400-600

Oil on original canvas in somewhat neglected condition, canvas remains tight but has suffered with a notable hole punctured through it above the sitters shoulder and a further small dented tear up near 11 o'clock, otherwise paint has fine but stable craquelure running throughout and is very dirty, no sign of a signature, housed in the original parcel gilt oak frame with Cardinal's hat crest, inscribed on the back of the frame 'oak from St Marys belfry, Oxford', no other labels or inscriptions.


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Sold for £750