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E. CRAWFORD (19th century); oil on canvas, interior scene of figures in a parlour with two gentlemen talking with a maid taking away a tray, label verso 'Ben Johnson relating his duel with Gabriel Spenser, a player, Drummond at Hawthornden 1619...', 'Since his coming to England being appealed to the fields, he had killed his adversary which hurt him in the arm, and whose sword was ** inches longer than his, for the which he was imprisoned and almost at the gallows' Drummond's words 1711, initialled lower right, inscribed 'E Crawford' to stretcher verso, 35 x 29.5cm, framed. Condition Report, Condition Report, Has been re-lined and can see evidence of overpainting and of previous damage, painting has slipped in frame, frame in good condition. Buyers and prospective Buyers are deemed to have satisfied themselves before bidding by inspection or otherwise as to (but not limited to) the physical condition (including defects) of the Lot and its description in the Catalogue. Buyers and prospective Buyers should note the provisions of General Conditions 2.4 and 2.5 in relation to descriptions of the Lot in the Catalogue. All gemstones are sold as synthetic/treated unless stated otherwise in the description. See the full Terms & Conditions of sale and ensure you have read and understood them before proceeding to buy at auction. Terms & Conditions, Request condition report, Request condition report

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