John Syme, R.S.A. (1795-1861) , Portrait of James Tait (1762-1834), bust-length, in a black coat and white stock | Christie's

Sale 5605

British and Victorian Paintings

London, South Kensington

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9 November 2005

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Lot 56

John Syme, R.S.A. (1795-1861)

Portrait of James Tait (1762-1834), bust-length, in a black coat and white stock

Price realised

GBP 480

Estimate

GBP 400 - GBP 600

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John Syme, R.S.A. (1795-1861)
Portrait of James Tait (1762-1834), bust-length, in a black coat and white stock
with inscription 'James Tait/of Glencorse, Midlothian/father of Mrs Adam Black/Born 1762/Died 1834/Buried St Cuthbert's Churchyard, Edinburgh/Married 1792 Isabella Bertram, daughter/of William Bertram of Lawfield/Channelkirk, Berwickshire/Painted by John Syme' (on a label on the reverse)
oil on canvas
30 x 25 in. (76.3 x 63.5 cm.)
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