Framed oil on canvas painting, Portrait of Frederick William Blomberg (1761-1847), attributed to Richard Brompton (British, 1734-1783), full-length, in a silk suit with plumed hat, leaning on an architectural column with Latin inscription, accompanied by a fawn and white whippet, a landscape beyond with partial view of Buckingham House, A & NCSL label verso inscribed Cpt Newbury, stretcher stenciled CS99, relined, sight: approx 69"h, 48.25"w, overall: 82.75"h, 62.25"w **Note: after the death of his father, Major Frederick Blomberg, Frederick William Blomberg was raised in the royal household under King George III and Queen Charlotte** **Provenance: an important Kerrville, Texas estate** Start Price: $8,000.00

9.4.23-In my opinion regarding LOT: 1468- The painting is hung high on the wall, please refer to catalog listing for a photo of the back, I am not an expert on such paintings, so please review the photos and information, and if you have further questions, please let me know, the canvas is slightly taught , so it may be re-lined, I observe some areas of inpainting scattered throughout, some craquelure overall, some old varnish, particularly noted in figures hair down to dogs head, there is a small circular area at figures nose-visible under UV light, I do not observe any apparent existing rips or tears to canvas, the frame shows some typical areas of gilt loss, lines, and wear

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