Old Masters and Related International Art

May 0409, 2019
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LOT 5

Lot 5

After Thomas Gainsborough (1727-1788)

After Thomas Gainsborough (1727-1788)
Lot 5 Details
After Thomas Gainsborough (1727-1788), British

LADY IN RED GOWN AND FRILLY CAP (A PORTRAIT OF THE ARTIST’S WIFE?)

Oil on canvas in a sculpted oval frame; given to "Gainsborough" to the exhibition label verso, titled "lady in Red Gown and Frilly Cap" to a old catalogue label to the stretcher
30 x 25 in — 76.2 x 63.5 cm

Estimate $800-$1,200

Realised: $1,560
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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After Thomas Gainsborough (1727-1788)
  • After Thomas Gainsborough (1727-1788)
  • After Thomas Gainsborough (1727-1788)
Provenance:

Ex. Collection Mr. G. A. Morrow, 104 Dunvegan Road, Toronto;
Estate Collection, Montreal

Exhibited:

The Art Gallery of Toronto, “Portrait Exhibition” October, 1927 as “Thomas Gainsborough” while with Mr. G.A. Morrow, Toronto label verso

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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