Horace Mann [art original]Astley, John, Sir, 1687-1772, artist1751.zxxA bust length, three-quarter profile turned to the sitter’s proper left against a plain dark background. He wears a red jacket with buttons and a lace trimmed white cravat. A powered wig is tied in dark blue at the back of his neckTitle from 2005 Christie's appraisal: Portrait of Sir Horace Mann, half-length.In a contemporary gilt Italian frame as displayed at Strawberry Hill.Signed and dated on verso: Horace Mann. Resident of Florence. By Astley. 1751.