A Self-Portrait of Joseph Wright of Derby

The self-portrait, Self-Portrait At The Age of About Forty, is a rare opportunity for the public to see a self-portrait of Joseph Wright of Derby, one of the most celebrated artists of the Industrial Revolution.

The painting has a guide price of £60,000 to £80,000 and will be sold at Sloane Street Auctions on Friday, May 2.

The painting is believed to be the last self-portrait of Wright of Derby still in private hands, one of ten he painted at different stages of his life.

The painting is part of a collection that has been passed down through John Holland's extended family since 1734.

The painting will be sold at Sloane Street Auctions on Friday, May 2, providing a rare opportunity for the public to see the painting up close and personal.

The painting's provenance can be traced back to John Holland of Ford Hall, Derbyshire, who owned it in 1734.

Wright of Derby is a renowned artist, and his work continues to inspire and educate the public to this day.

His paintings are highly sought after, and his patrons included notable figures such as Josiah Wedgwood and William Arkwright, who were instrumental in the industrialisation of the British economy.

The subject matter of his paintings explored the concerns of science, learning, and enquiry.

The sale will provide an opportunity for art lovers to see the painting up close and personal, and to learn more about Wright's life and work.