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RefNoP/0241
LevelItem
TitlePortrait of Sharpey, William
ArtistBeadell, F
Datec.1874
DescriptionOval head and shoulders portrait of William Sharpey in formal evening wear: black coat, waistcoat and tie; white shirt and studs. The sitter has white hair, receding, and side whiskers.
ObjectNamePainting
PhysicalDescriptionOil on canvas
Dimensionsh 495 x w 365 mm
AccessStatusOpen
ProvenanceCouncil minute states: “On the motion of the Treasurer, the Council approved of the purchase of a water-colour portrait of the late Dr. Sharpey, by the late F.Beadell, for the sum of £10 10s.” [Royal Society Minutes of Council, Printed, vol.11 1914-1920 p.75].
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CodePersonNameDates
NA7273Sharpey; William (1802 - 1880)1802 - 1880
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