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Pair of Portraits, English School, 17th Century

$89,125
£65,000
€75,808.12
CA$122,042.61
A$135,694.78
CHF 70,852.33
MX$1,651,735.84
NOK 904,044.81
SEK 847,046.78
DKK 565,769.97
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English School, 17th Century. A pair of portraits of William Mellish (1605-1667) and his wife, Martha (1610-1684). Inscribed respectively: Ano Domi 1639 Aetatis June 34 and N Byk fecit Ao 1637 June 4th. With later inscriptions: Wm Mellish Esq 3d Son of Edw. Mh & Alice Reason b. 31 Mh 1605. d 3 Ap. 1667 and Martha Dr. of Saml. Goldsmith W. of Wm Mellish ob. 4 Jul. 1684 aet. 74 Oil on canvas. Frame: Height: 55in. /140cm Width: 47in. / 120cm) Provenance: By descent through the Mellish family, firstly Blyth Hall, Nottinghamshire and latterly at Hodsock Priory, Nottinghamshire to Frances Katharine Mellish who married Sir Andrew Buchanan 1st Baronet (1807-1882); Thence by descent at Hodsock Priory to Sir Andrew Buchanan, 5th Baronet (b. 1937).
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 42 in (106.68 cm)Width: 34.5 in (87.63 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    17th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU943924464232

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