Lot 82
After George Romney (1734-1802)
Lot 82 Details
After George Romney (1734-1802), British
SELF PORTRAIT OF THE ARTIST (ROMNEY (1734-1802), 1802
Oil on canvas; given to “G. Romney” on the nameplate inscribed with presentation, together with a typed label of provenance where the portrait is given to British artist George Willison (1741-1797)
35" x 27" — 88.9 x 68.6 cm.
Estimate $500-$700
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Provenance:
With David Gould Fine Art Consultant and restorer, Barnes, S.W.;
Presentation plaque given to Romney gifted “To Mr. Espinosa from the British Ballet Enthusiasts on his 60th birthday;
Lincoln Fine Art, sold as a George Willison “Self Portrait of the Artist”
Note:
This is after George Romney’s larger oil self-portrait, of 1802, 41.7” x 31.9”, in the collection of the Louvre, possibly painted by Scottish artist George Willison (1741-1797)