Sale 120 Lot 988  

ATTRIBUTED TO ALLAN RAMSEY. (Scottish, 1713-1784). PORTRAIT OF MRS. JOHN LORVFIELD TURNER, inscribed at upper left, "Hannah Lorvfield, Married to John Turner, ESQ of Ileden in Kent"; also inscribed at bottom left, "Mrs. Turner, age 75, relict of John Turner ESQ at Ileden in the county of Kent. 1750. Ramsay pinxt." Oil on canvas - Framed, 31 in. x 25 in.
Estimate $1,500-2,000

NOTE: Painting is accompanied by two letters between previous owner and James Holloway (Deputy of the Keeper) Scottish National Portrait Gallery regarding the autenticity of the work.

PROVENANCE: Sycamore Farm, Portsmouth, VA, the large estate of Robert Vick and Charles Sibley

Lined; surface dirt and debris with overll fine craquelure. Framed rub along right side of canvas.

UV:
Inpainting of craquelure in background.

Sold for $1,300

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