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Lot 72

Attributed to John DOWNMAN (1750–1824)
A bust-length portrait of a gentleman wearing a dark coat, orange waistcoat and white cravat
Oil on copper, convex
Apparently unsigned

Indistinctly inscribed to the reverse
17 x 13.5cm, oval

Estimate $800 - $1,200

Sold for $800


Another version of this portrait, attributed to the circle of John Downman, was sold in 2013 (Martel Maides Fine Art, Guernsey, 20 March 2013, lot 406).

The Terence Lane Collection, Part I

AUCTION
Sale: LJ8814
11:00am - 3 May 2026
Hawthorn

VIEWING
Viewing in Carlton by appointment only. Lots 241 - 277 viewing in Hawthorn by appointment only. Bookings via decorativearts@leonardjoel.com.au

CONTACT
Chiara Curcio
decorativearts@leonardjoel.com.au

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