William Gladstone portrait for Lindsay Burns & Co auction
Published April 29th, 2008
A portrait of the 19th-century prime minister William Gladstone, found hidden in a cupboard by staff at Gordonstoun School, goes for auction today in Perth.
The painting is by Franz von Lenbach, a prominent German portrait artist of his day, who painted Gladstone when the politician visited Germany.
It is expected to sell for up to £10,000.
Lindsay Burns & Company
6 King Street
Perth
PH2 8JA
Telephone 01738 633888
Fax 01738 441322
Auction info www.lindsayburns.co.uk
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