Oil on canvas (lined), likely a 19th century copy of the original half length portrait of an elderly Lamont (18th century chief of the Clan Lamont), presented in a period gilt composition frame with swept corners.

SS 29.25 x 24 in.; DOA 37.5 x 32 in.

The Estate of the late Dr. John and Mrs. Lorna Lamont, Boston, MA

The Estate of the late Dr. John and Mrs. Lorna Lamont, Boston, MA

Sir John Lamont became clan chief in 1767 and inherited the Ardlamont Estate in Argyllshire. In 1773, he married Helen Campbell, with whom he had five children. Lamont enjoyed a busy social life in London and Edinburgh. In 1796 he purchased a town home designed by Robert Adam in Edinburgh's "The New Town." This home is now open to the public and restored to show as it was when during Lamont's lifetime.

Masking varnish, slightly skinned, two minor abrasions to surface.

$1,000 - 3,000