Charles West Cope RA (1811-1890) Portrait of Richard Orlebar Esq (1775-1833) in black coat, yellow waistcoat and white stock, seated, holding a book Inscribed lower left 'Richard Orlebar Esq. / 1826', oil on canvas 74 x 62cm Provenance: The Orlebar family, Hinwick House, Bedfordshire, and thence by descent; Cheffins, Cambridge, 23 March 2011, Lot 585, where acquired by the vendor; Wood Hall, Arkesden, Essex. Condition report: Oil on canvas which is unlined. The canvas tension is slightly slack but the painting is in plane. The paint layer is in a good, stable condition overall. There are localised areas of uneven texture around the sitter's head, caused by the paint layer drying and aging. The varnish is very matte and old dirt is caught in the surface texture. The gilding on the frame is very worn, especially along the lower edge which also has numerous fly spots.