Lot Details
Lot 50
British School
Early 19th Century
A Military Officer and his Family
Oil on canvas
32 x 25 1/2 inches (81.3 x 64.8 cm)
Note: The uniform worn by the officer is that of a British army surgeon, on the Medical Staff ca. 1810-1820. This corresponds to the caduceus visible on the pedestal supporting a bust of Hermes in the background,
C Estate of Percy Rivington and Evelyn Sloane Pyne
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
Sold for $1,875 (includes buyer's premium)
Additional Notes & Condition Report
Glue relined. Condition commensurate with age. Dense old varnish layer, selectively cleaned to highlight lighter areas. Restoration to the faces; some shadows and contours reinforced.
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