Circle of Arthur Pond.(1701-1758). Portrait of a Gentleman, traditionally identified as Thomas Giles Loder (1705-1744) of Hazelbury Bryan, Dorset, quarter-length, wearing a claret coloured jacket, oil on canvas, 76 x 64cm, frame 88.9 x 76.3cm. The frame bears an attached plaque identifying the sitter and attributing the work to Thomas Hudson
Sold for £550
Condition Report
Painting - Re-lined/restored.Some surface craquelure. A small area of canvas repair approx 2 x 2.5cm upper right centre
Frame - minor chips and dents.
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