Bust-length Portrait Of A Young Lady, Studio Of Sir Thomas Lawrence (1769 – 1830)

Artist: Studio of Sir Thomas Lawrence PRA FRS (1769 – 1830)

Title: A bust-length portrait of a young lady

Medium: Oil on board

Date: Circa 1820

Provenance: Harris and Sons Plymouth

Swan Fine Art Auctions London

Overall size including the beautiful 19th Century gilt English frame (offered as a gift) is 82 cm x 67 cm x 7 cm and the pairing itself measured at sight is 45 cm x 35 cm.

Description: A lovely early 19th Century oil-on-board portrait of a lady very much in the style of Thomas Lawrence within its original oval slip and mounted in a 19th century English gilt frame. In our opinion it is possible that the composition was a preparatory study for another painting.

Thomas Lawrence was born in Bristol and began drawing in Devizes, where his father was an innkeeper. At the age of ten, having moved to Bath, he was supporting his family with his pastel portraits. At eighteen he went to London and soon established his reputation as a portrait painter in oils, receiving his first royal commission, a portrait of Queen Charlotte, in 1790.

Lawrence was the leading British portrait painter of his generation. Self-taught, Lawrence was a brilliant draughtsman and known for his gift of capturing a true likeness. He was famed for his technical virtuosity as well as his imaginative approach to his compositions, aiming to seize the expression rather than merely copying his sitter’s features.

Lawrence became an associate of the Royal Academy in 1791, a full member in 1794, and the fourth president of the RA in 1820.

Note: We acquired the painting from a reputable London-based auction house with the published material stating it was “The studio of Sir Thomas Lawrence”, but we have decided to offer it as circle of / possible studio of the named artist.

Condition report: in good condition for its age with minor craquelure. The painting board has damage to three corners and was rectangular, but due to its mounting within the oval aperture this is not at all noticeable. There appears to be some re-touching to the sitter’s hair but this blends in fine enough with the composition. It's probable that the painting has been cleaned.

In our opinion the painting is ready to hang.

***Westcoast Fine Art is always willing to consider reasonable offers from prospective buyers. Please feel free to send us an inquiry regarding any proposal or offer; we will review and respond within 24 hours.

Note:

The buyer is responsible for paying any import duties and associated taxes in the destination country. All works will be professionally packed and insured for shipment.

Shipping:

Please contact for exact shipping charges before purchasing

1) UK shipping please request price
2) EU shipping please request price
3) For other worldwide shipping, please request price

We offer a 14-day return period to the EU and UK, provided the painting is returned in the same condition as received, packaged to the same packaging standards and insured at the price paid to Westcoast Fine Art Ltd for the artwork.

*The buyer is responsible for paying any customs charges of the destination country. We always advise the buyer to check with their local customs authorities for customs tariffs.

The frame is a gift and is therefore being provided to you at no additional cost. Any damages to the frame during transit do not give the buyer a basis for a claim or validate a request for the cancellation of a sale.

Westcoast Fine Art is a trademark of Westcoast Fine Art Ltd. Registered in England and Wales No. 15030029.

Registered office: 71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, United Kingdom, WC2H 9JQ