Holt Antiques at
Walsingham Mill
The Old Mill
Cokers Hill
Little Walsingham
Norfolk
NR22 6BN
England
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04/09/20 - An Important Update Regarding Coronavirus (Covid-19) 4th September 2020
Holt Antique Furniture Ltd and its related Companies would like to update you on what's happening at our antiques store “Holt Antiques at Walsingham Mill” with the continued threat of Coronavirus (Covid-19).
Dear Customers...
As you are probably aware, the Coronavirus outbreak has caused unprecedented turmoil to the retail shop / High Street sector since 23rd March 2020 with all non-essential shops being forced to close. The UK Government took the decision to allow this sector which, includes Antiques Stores, to re-open from 15th June 2020, but only if we are able to meet specified criteria set out in the "COVID 19 HEALTH & SAFETY GUIDELINES".
We must act responsibly during this challenging period, to ensure that the safety and wellbeing of both our staff and customers continues.
With the above in mind, we have had to make the difficult decision to keep our store at Walsingham closed for the time being to the general public. This situation will again be reviewed at the end of September 2020.
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The Management Team at Holt Antiques would like to thank every one of you for your continued support during this time.
Robin Dunkley
Managing Director, Holt Antique Furniture Ltd
Follower of Thomas Gainsborough (1727-1788) - 18th Century English School Antique Oil on Canvas Portrait of a Gentleman in Untouched Country House Condition
- Reference : 4804
- Availability : Available Now
- Dimensions : With frame 39" x 33" / Without frame 29" x 24 1/2"
- Price : £1650
Information
A charming 18th Century English antique County House portrait of a gentleman offered in "attic found" condition.
Sourced from Suffolk, England.
Whilst the sitter and artist are unknown, the style has been clearly influenced by Suffolk-born artist Thomas Gainsborough.
Thomas Gainsborough FRSA (14 May 1727 (baptised) – 2 August 1788) was an English portrait and landscape painter, draughtsman, and printmaker. Along with his bitter rival Sir Joshua Reynolds, he is considered one of the most important British portrait artists of the second half of the 18th century. He painted quickly, and the works of his maturity are characterised by a light palette and easy strokes. Despite being a prolific portrait painter, Gainsborough gained greater satisfaction from his landscapes. He is credited (with Richard Wilson) as the originator of the 18th-century British landscape school. Gainsborough was a founding member of the Royal Academy.
Presented in its original gilt gesso frame.
Condition - in untouched condition - some surface dirt and wear to the paint surface. Minor losses are apparent to the frame. If you are looking for a portrait with originality then this is the one for the discerning collector.
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