Fine Early 19th c. Portrait by James Bennett H.Smith Oil on Canvas

Fine Early 19th c. Portrait by James Bennett H.Smith Oil on Canvas Artist James Bennett H. Smith Medium Oil on canvas Frame 83 x 96 cm / 32 3/4 x 37 3/4 in Subject Group portrait Signed Bell Smith to the right Frame Commensurate gilt wood and gesso gilt frame Condition Good canvas condition. One or two marks to frame commensurate with age. Ready to hang James Bennett H. Smith exhibited between 1830 and 1847. Very finely observed, charming subject, superb quality Removed from a country house in Worcestershire, purchased from an auction for £4500 in the 90's