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English School, 19th Century Portrait of Fraser Newall, head and shoulders, holding a scroll oil on canvas 74 x 61cm (29 x 24in)
With motto to the reverse on a label: "Dilicentia Ditat" (Industry enriches).
Oil on canvas. The canvas has been lined. The paint layer is in a good condition. The varnish has degraded becoming yellowed, dark and matte. There is a light layer of surface dirt on the front and reverse. There are large areas of loss to the gesso and gilt surface of the frame.

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