Portrait of a gentleman, small bust-length, in a brown jacket and white cravat — John Downman, A.R.A. (1750-1824)

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Estimate: £1,200–£1,800 hammer ≈ $2,188–$3,281
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Sale: Christie's — British and Victorian including Scottish Paintings , London (South Kensington) · 4 March 2004
Dimensions: 9 x 7½ in. (22.9 x 19 cm.)
Record ID: TB-2026-5950223
Record: first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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John Downman A.r.a., Portrait of a gentleman, small bust-length, in a brown jacket and white cravat. Christie's, 4 Mar 2004, lot 329. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5950223.

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John Downman A.r.a., Portrait of a gentleman, small bust-length, in a brown jacket and white cravat. Christie's, 4 Mar 2004, lot 329. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5950223.

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From the same sale British and Victorian including Scottish Paintings · Mar 2004

Lot	Artist	Estimate
Portrait of Charles I (1600-1649), bust-length, in armour	Follower Of Sir Anthony Van Dyck	£2,000–£2,500
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