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The Property of a Gentleman

George Barret, R.A.

A classical landscape with figures in the foreground, ruins and mountains beyond

Lot Closed

December 5, 03:29 PM GMT

Estimate

8,000 - 12,000 GBP

Lot Details

Description

The Property of a Gentleman

George Barret, R.A.

Dublin circa 1728 - 1784 London

A classical landscape with figures in the foreground, ruins and mountains beyond


oil on canvas

unframed: 50 x 65 cm.; 19 3/4 x 25 5/8 in.

framed: 79 x 92.5 cm.; 31 1/8 x 36 1/2 in.

Taylor's Depository, Pimlico, circa 1890 (according to a label on the reverse);
Private collection, California;
Thence by descent until acquired by the present owner in 2018 (as European School).
We are grateful to William Laffan for endorsing the attribution to George Barret following inspection of digital images.