Attributed to James Sharples, Sr. (Anglo/American, 1751/52-1811) Portrait of a Gentleman with a Sideways Glance.

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Attributed to James Sharples, Sr. (Anglo/American, 1751/52-1811)

Portrait of a Gentleman with a Sideways Glance. Unsigned. Pastel on paper, sight size 9 x 7 1/4 in., in a later eglomise mat and molded giltwood frame. Condition: Minor tear u.c., not examined out of frame.
Estimate $1,000-1,200

Fairly unobtrusive 1/4 in. tear at u.c. edge, work is sealed around edges so it has not been examined out of frame.


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