Lot 176: John Charlton, R.I., R.B.A. (1849-1917) Mr & Mrs Lewis Priestman on hunters with the Braes of Derwent hunt, in a... oil on canvas 72 ¼ x 72 ½ in. (183.5 x 184 cm.)

John Charlton, R.I., R.B.A. (1849-1917)
Mr & Mrs Lewis Priestman on hunters with the Braes of Derwent hunt, in a landscape
signed with initials and dated 'J.C/1908.' (lower right) and further signed and inscribed 'John Charlton/No 2 Lewis Priestman Esquire MFH/presentation picture' (on the artist's label attached to the reverse)
oil on canvas
72 ¼ x 72 ½ in. (183.5 x 184 cm.)

Presented to Mr Lewis Priestman, M.F.H., by the members and farmers of the Braes of the Derwent Hunt on the occasion of his marriage, 1908, and by descent to his son,
Major Jack Priestman, Slaley Hall, Northumberland, and by descent to his widow
Christine Priestman, née Long.
Anonymous sale; Christie's, London, 12 July 1990, lot 106.