A large portrait of Brigadier General Reginald Stuart Oxley is estimated to sell for £2,000-£3,000 in the Charterhouse three day auction on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th April.

“Provenance is important, and this has impeccable provenance being sold by a direct descendant of the sitter.” Commented Richard Bromell. “Rarely do you come across such portraits in great condition and which have never been on the open market before.”

Brigadier General Reginald Stuart Oxley was born on the 31st December 1863 and died in Queen Camel, Somerset, on the 4th October 1951.

Painted by John St Helier Lander, this oil on canvas picture measures 113 x 88 cm.

In this Charterhouse April three day auction, automobilia & enamel signs are on Wednesday 2nd, pictures, books & sporting items on Thursday 3rd and then Asian Art, antiques & interiors on Friday 4th.

All lots, viewing details with live internet bidding, is available on charterhouse-auction.com

Richard Bromell and the Charterhouse Team can be contacted for valuations at The Long Street Salerooms, Sherborne, 01935 812277 or via rb@charterhouse-auction.com