Isherwood Fine Art

Isherwood Fine Art Fine art dealer in Old Master, British & European paintings & sculpture, 16th to 19th century.

✨New discovery✨ We are delighted to present this exquisite portrait of Theodosia Barnwell, attributed to the celebrated...
24/06/2026

✨New discovery✨
We are delighted to present this exquisite portrait of Theodosia Barnwell, attributed to the celebrated Scottish portrait artist Allan Ramsay who became Principal Painter to King George III. It is likely to have been painted as a pendant to a portrait of her brother Charles, painted by Ramsay in 1756, which closely aligns with this work (see the website for further details).
Ramsay was renowned for his delicate and sensitive portrayals of his subjects, evident in this work’s luminous quality and natural sensitivity.
The painting is currently undergoing light restoration and will be available for sale shortly Isherwood Fine Art.

Oil on canvas
86 x 74.5cm (33.8 x 29.3in)

The face of the son of a King?Slowly being revealed from under centuries of yellowed varnish is this fine portrait of Ch...
24/04/2026

The face of the son of a King?
Slowly being revealed from under centuries of yellowed varnish is this fine portrait of Charles Darqneuve by Michael Dahl, circa 1700.
Widely rumoured to be the ‘natural son’ of Charles II, Charles was a celebrated bon-vivant and a central member of the famous Kit-Kat Club, a position that placed him at the epicenter of Whig power and literary genius. His presence in the era’s definitive texts serves as a primary source for his influence. Alexander Pope immortalised him in his Satires, specifically noting his legendary refined tastes. Jonathan Swift in his personal journals frequently mentions “Darty,” documenting their interactions within the inner sanctum of London’s intellectual elite.

Beyond his social standing, Darqneuve held the prestigious office of Paymaster of the Royal Works. This placed him in direct control of the King’s architectural legacy and building projects, further verifying his proximity to the sovereign and his status within the Court’s machinery.

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