English School (early 18th century), A bust length oval po...

Hammer

£300

English School (early 18th century),
A bust length oval portrait of John Simpkin (1670-1719) of Holme near Plymouth, and another of his wife Susannah Simpkin,
Oil on copper panel,
Both unsigned, John Simpkin inscribed verso to the upper area "Mr John Symkin born in Cheshire 30th July 1642 Died 25th April [...9] In Plymouth Mrchant" and to the lower area "Atatis sua Anno [...] 1714" [In his old age [...] 1714"; Susannah Simpkin inscribed verso "Mrs John Symkin",
Each 21.5cm x 17cm,
In matching oval frames (2)