Old Masters and Related International Art

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LOT 57

Lot 57

Attributed to Sir Martin Shee (1769-1850)

Attributed to Sir Martin Shee (1769-1850)
Lot 57 Details
Attributed to Sir Martin Shee (1769-1850), Irish

PORTRAIT OF AN OFFICER OF THE NAGPORE (POSSIBLY THE NAGPORE BRIGADE OF THE MADRAS LIGHT CAVALRY)

Oil on canvas; given to the artist to the nameplate
29 x 24 in — 73.7 x 61 cm

Estimate $800-$1,200

Realised: $720
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Attributed to Sir Martin Shee (1769-1850)
  • Attributed to Sir Martin Shee (1769-1850)
  • Attributed to Sir Martin Shee (1769-1850)
Literature:

“The Naval and Military Magazine”, June 1827

Note:

Sir Martin Shee moved into George Romney's former house in Cavendish Square and set up as his successor.

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