James Ward R.A. (London 1769-1859 Cheshunt) A portrait of a gentleman, bust-length, in a black jacket and white cravat signed and dated 'JW*.R.A./ 1817.' (lower left) oil on canvas 75 x 63.7cm (29 1/2 x 25 1/16in). framed: 84.2 x 71.7cm Footnotes: Provenance Possibly the Collection of R.A. Riches, London, 1935 (according to a Witt Library mount) Exhibited Presumably The Royal Academy, London, 1817, no. 475 For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing