A portrait of Mary Anne Sykes (nee Bower) 1825-1886, grand-daughter of John Bower of Middlethorpe Hall, Yorkshire. Oil on Canvas, indistinctly signed and dated 1882.
A large and well executed painting with lots of detail. Carved giltwood and gesso frame. Sourced directly from descendants of the sitter it is the first time this painting has been marketed.
The painting is in very good condition. It has been lightly cleaned and is free from any major damages. There has been a small repair to the reverse of the canvas. The frame has been lightly cleaned and is in good order with a few small knocks and minor losses.
