Robert Burns portrait sells for more than 160 times original estimate - The painting was discovered during a house clearance.

A hitherto lost portrait of Robert Burns by Sir Henry Raeburn has resurfaced at Wimbledon Auctions on March 31. Estimated at just £300-500, it hammered for £68,000 (plus 24% buyer’s premium).

Sir Henry Raeburn was the leading Scottish portraitist of his time, with a dazzling aptitude for capturing the character of his sitters. Eager bidders blew past high estimates for many of the lots in ...

A PORTRAIT of Robert Burns described as “very rare” has sold for more than 160 times its estimated price of about £500. The picture, painted in the manner of Sir Henry Raeburn, fetched £84,320 ...

News on social media (via. milesbartonpaintings) that this portrait of Robert Burns catalogued as 'Manner of Sir Henry ...