English School (19th Century), Portrait of a Nobleman

Oil on canas, signed or inscribed "J / Bay ' Mod / Bec Wa" to book pages, canvas label of John Bryce Smith, London stamped to verso, presented in a parcel gilt frame.

Stretcher 44 1/4 x 35 in. Frame 46 3/4 x 39 1/4 in.

The painting has not been lined, significant age cracking with some fleabite losses and associated retouching, some abrasion and losses at edges; some scratches to surface of canvas; frame with overall wear.