Lot 598: Alexander Runciman(1736-1785) Negro boy, portrait

Alexander Runciman(1736-1785) Negro boy, portrait head Oil on canvas, 40x33cm Bearing labels inscribed:- 'Painted by Alexander Runciman (born at Edin. 1736 died there in 1785) For the Snuff Shop of James Gillespie, the founder of Gillespies Hospital' and this picture was bought from the late Mr Sierwright of Meggot Lane, by Mr Alex Craig, merchant, on the bridge and presented by him to the late Ralph Richardson, 105 West Bow