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    22 April 2008

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    • Circle of Sir Henry Raeburn (1
    Lot 330 | PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OF THE LATE GILES FORSTER Read more

    Circle of Sir Henry Raeburn (1756-1823)

    Portrait of General William Wemyss, half-length, in military uniform, holding a sword in his right hand

    Price realised

    GBP 1,000

    Estimate

    GBP 1,000 - GBP 1,500

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    Circle of Sir Henry Raeburn (1756-1823)
    Portrait of General William Wemyss, half-length, in military uniform, holding a sword in his right hand
    with inscription 'Genl. William Wemyss/painted 1790 or 1800/by Raeburn' (on the stretcher)
    oil on canvas
    30¼ x 25¼ in. (76.8 x 64.2 cm.)

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    This lot will be removed to an off-site warehouse at the close of business on the day of sale - 2 weeks free storage


    Pre-Lot Text

    PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OF THE LATE GILES FORSTER

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