15th Jan, 2022 9:30 GMT/BST
Follower of Angelica Kauffman RA (1741-1807) Swiss
Portrait of Eliza Holmes, wife of Robert Holmes of Dublin (barrister) daughter of Nathaniel Lawrence, head and shoulders
Oil on canvas, 38cm dia. (oval)
According to a label to the reverse, the sitter was originally painted in a low dress but William Holmes' sisters and Mrs Lawrence into whose possession it came after her death disapproved of this and had the drapery painted in
Sold for £420
Estimated at £100 - £150
Auction: Townhouse & Country House, 15th Jan, 2022
To include selected contents from North Carlton Old Hall, Lincolnshire, as instructed by the executors of the late Mr & Mrs Peter Heneage, these items will be denoted with a ^ symbol throughout the catalogue. The sale offers an appealing mix of traditional antiques and curiosities, good furnishing pieces and specialist collectors’ items.
Items on Day Two will be sold in two salerooms running concurrently, both beginning at 9.30am:
Part II - Lots 500 onwards
Part III - Lots 1000 onwards
Please note you will be required to pay for and collect your items by Thursday 20th January, unless by prior arrangement. Collections are by appointment from Monday-Friday 8.30am - 5pm. To make an appointment call 01969 623780 or email reception@tennants-ltd.co.uk
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Tuesday 11 January - Thursday 13 January 10am-4pm, Friday 14 January 10am-5pm and morning of sale from 8am
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