Adam's The History Sale Tuesday 24th April 2018

39 The History Sale 59 IRISH SCHOOL (EARLY 18TH CENTURY) Portrait of an Architect, standing three quarter length wearing a red velvet coat with blue sash, with a key of office and holding an architectural design Oil on canvas, 110 x 75cm Provenance:Rathescar House,Co.Louth The subject of this portrait has defied identification. He holds a plan of a mantelpiece which approximates to theWilliam Kent design for one at Houghton Hall, but which was adapted by Edward Lovett Pearse for Dublin Castle and Henrietta Street. Surface cleaning revealed a key and a blue sash, presumably a badge of office. The style and subject of the portrait suggests an affinity to Francis Bindon. € 4,000 - 8,000