Henry Singleton, R.A.

With the Sackville Gallery, 1929 where purchased by E. C. Beechman Esq., London;
Anonymous Sale, London, Christie's, 3rd May 1946, lot 81 (sold with a framed print by R. Laurie, bt. for 89.5 gns. by Hockley);
with J. Trentorn, until sold New York, Sotheby's Parke Bernet, 19th July 1978, lot 12

London, Royal Academy, British Exhibition, 1934, no. 318

E. Waterhouse, Dictionary of British Art, Volume II, British 18th Century Painters, Woodbridge 1981, p. 347 (illustrated)

STRUCTURE The canvas appears to be taut but unlined. PAINT SURFACE The painting appears to be in good condition with no apparent damage or loss of paint. There is a thick discoloured varnish overall. ULTRAVIOLET Examination under ultraviolet light reveals no apparent evidence of retouching however it does confirm the presence of the old milky varnish which impedes further inspection. FRAME Held in an ornate gilt wood frame. To speak to a specialist about this lot please contact Julian Gascoigne on +44 (0)207 293 5482, or at julian.gascoigne@sothebys.com, or Ludo Shaw Stewart on +44 (0)207 293 5816, or at ludovic.shawstewart@sothebys.com.
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ENGRAVED:
by R. Laurie, 1788