Paintings - 28th September 2011

Lot 280

Sir Henry Raeburn R.A. (Scottish 1756-1823) Portrait of a lady half length

Estimate £4,000 - £6,000 | Hammer £4500

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Description

Sir Henry Raeburn R.A. (Scottish 1756-1823) Portrait of a lady half length, thought to be Mrs. Gibson, née Mary Cecilia Balfour mother of Mr. James Gibson-Craig of Riccarton Oil on canvas 72.5 x 61cm; 28½ x 24in Provenance: Raeburn Exhibition 1876, No 5 with label verso. Exhibited as An old lady wearing a large cap and the owner as James T Gibson Craig Esq Thomas Agnew and Son