Decorated with a man and a woman playing musical instruments in black and gilt lacquer frames, chalk markings 'No 5 N/No 1' and '5 N 5/No 5'
19 x 16 in. (48 x 41 cm.) and 19 x 15³⁄₄ in. (48 x 40 cm.)

Possibly William Danby II, Swinton Park, Masham, North Yorkshire
from whom possibly purchased in situ by the industrialist Samuel Cunliffe-Lister in 1882 (created Baron Masham - 2nd creation - in 1891) and by descent to The Earls of Swinton until sold:
Swinton Castle, Masham, North Yorkshire; Christie's house sale, 20-21 October 1975, lot 63.

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