follower of Sir Godfrey Kneller (1646-1723), Portrait of Lord William Russell

Oil on canvas (lined), signed, a bust length portrait of the treasonous politician against a dark ground, presented in a very fine 18th century gilt composition frame.

SS 21.25 x 18.25 in.; DOA 33.5 x 31 in.

From the Collection of James M. Love, Greensboro, NC

Holder Antiques Ltd., Greensboro, NC

The verso retains an old paper label on which the following is written in 19th century hand Portrait / William Lord Russell / by Sir Godfrey Kneller / From the collection of (illegible) Field.

$1,000 - 2,000