28th Jan, 2025 10:00
Fine Art & Antiques
174
Attributed to Matthew Shepperson (1785-1874)
Attributed to Matthew Shepperson (1785-1874)
Portrait of Lord Arthur Augustus Edwin Hill (1800-1831)
shoulder-length, in profile
in a feigned oval
oil on canvas
76cm x 63cm
Provenance:Ombersley Court, Worcestershire.
Footnote:Arthur Augustus Edwin Hill was the son of Arthur Hill (1753-1801), Viscount Kilwarlin and Viscount Fairford, later Marquis of Downshire
Bears transcription to the reverse reading: 'Ombersley Court May 1857, this picture was copied by Mr Shepperson from a pencil sketch done many years ago at Rome of my brother Augustus, many years after his death and is very like. [signed] Sandys'
Sold for £1,000
Attributed to Matthew Shepperson (1785-1874)
Portrait of Lord Arthur Augustus Edwin Hill (1800-1831)
shoulder-length, in profile
in a feigned oval
oil on canvas
76cm x 63cm
Ombersley Court, Worcestershire.
Arthur Augustus Edwin Hill was the son of Arthur Hill (1753-1801), Viscount Kilwarlin and Viscount Fairford, later Marquis of Downshire
Bears transcription to the reverse reading: 'Ombersley Court May 1857, this picture was copied by Mr Shepperson from a pencil sketch done many years ago at Rome of my brother Augustus, many years after his death and is very like. [signed] Sandys'
The painting has clear condition issues, mainly comprising bitumen damage evident across the canvas surface. There is evidence of restoration around the sitter’s face, the glossy texture of which contrasts with the generally matt texture of the canvas. The picture surface is stable otherwise. Craquelure throughout. The painting is unlined. Damage and loss to the frame.
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Auction: Fine Art & Antiques, 28th Jan, 2025
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