Lot Essay
It is possible that these portraits depict the children of Thomas Knyvett, 5th Baron Berners and Katherine Burgh of Ashwellthorpe, Norfolk and thence by descent.
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PROPERTY FROM FARINGDON HOUSE
Circle of Gilbert Jackson (British, fl. 1622-1640)
Portrait of a boy, full-length, in red costume and blue hose, a bird resting on his finger; portrait of a young gentleman, aged 17, three-quarter length, in olive green hose, red jacket and white collar
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Circle of Gilbert Jackson (British, fl. 1622-1640)
Portrait of a boy, full-length, in red costume and blue hose, a bird resting on his finger; portrait of a young gentleman, aged 17, three-quarter length, in olive green hose, red jacket and white collar
(ii) inscribed and dated 'AE T. Suae 17./1642' (lower left)
oil on canvas
(i) 45 ¾ x 37 in. (116.4 x 94 cm.)
(ii) 46 x 37 ½ in. (117 x 95.3 cm.)
(2)In a Sunderland frame
Portrait of a boy, full-length, in red costume and blue hose, a bird resting on his finger; portrait of a young gentleman, aged 17, three-quarter length, in olive green hose, red jacket and white collar
(ii) inscribed and dated 'AE T. Suae 17./1642' (lower left)
oil on canvas
(i) 45 ¾ x 37 in. (116.4 x 94 cm.)
(ii) 46 x 37 ½ in. (117 x 95.3 cm.)
(2)In a Sunderland frame
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