The Wolfe Family attributed to Francis Wheatley – £8000 at Clevedon Salerooms.
An Irish family portrait attributed to Francis Wheatley (1747-1801) led the picture section at Clevedon Salerooms (20% buyer’s premium) on September 14 in Bristol.
The 3ft x 3ft 11in (91cm x 1.19m) oil on canvas had passed by descent from the family it depicted.