Hi Listers
On ebay, there is listed the following painting, which must be of interest
to someone doing family history. 4th December is the end date of the auction
for this item. There are very good images of the painting on the site.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Antique-Naive-Painting-W-Price-Brecon-H-Thornton-1844-
/170570635702?pt=UK_art_folkart_GL
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"Antique naive painting of William Price in a rectangular solid mahogany
frame, approximately 22.9 cm (12&15/16 inches) top to bottom and 27.5 cm
(10&13/16 inches) wide. Painted on white paper signed "H. Thornton 1844"
near his left leg, and held in the frame with replacement heavy paper
backing and pins. The picture hangs from brass ring mounted on top of the
frame. Paper taped to reverse; "Great Great Grandfather William Price 1840
my Husband name was Alfred Price & lived at New House Boughrood B???? Brecon
he was great grandson of the above & the same address & lived there until
our marriage in 1949.". Antique, old, and used, some time discoloration and
stains to the white background, chip to the bottom left hand (looking into
the frame) corner edge of the frame (see last photo),"
All the best,
Hilary