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MARY MASCALL (BRITISH a 1803 - 1838), PORTRAIT OF ARTHUR THOMAS MALKIN, AGED 13 oil on canvas, dated 1816 on label verso 35cm x 30cm Framed Note: The sitter, Arthur Thomas Malkin (1803-1888) went on to become a considerable achiever in various fields, as a first-class cricketer (Cambridge, 1826), an author, ("Gallery of Portraits with Memoirs", 6 vols, 1833-1836), and various histories and biographies. He was also an acclaimed mountaineer, completing the first ascent of Hockenhorn in August, 1840. Whilst every effort is made to provide accurate and honest condition reports, none of our staff is a professional conservator, restorer or engineer. Any condition report offered should be accepted as an indication of any obvious issues or problems or the lack of them. Buyers are urged to satisfy themselves in respect of the condition of any lot and McTear’s can provide contact details of local professional restorers who will provide fully comprehensive expert reports – usually for a modest charge. The condition report does not form part of any contract between McTear's and the buyer, and all lots are offered "as is" in accordance with our Terms of Business in the printed catalogue and available on our website.