English School, mid-18th century Portrait of John Scott Hylton (1725-1793) of Lepal House, Halesowen, bust length, in a plum-coloured coat and white stock, holding a coin oil on canvas 61 x 51cm; and a pair of small watercolours framed as one: Portrait of John Scott Hylton, bust length (a copy of the above oil painting) and of his brother Phillip Bramwell Hylton, bust length each 9.5 x 6.5cm, oval, mounted and in a carved oak frame (2) Condition report: Oil on canvas which has been lined. There is an addition along the lower edge of the picture. The adhesion with the lining is poor with undulations and small lumps across the surface. The paint layer is a little worn in areas but stable. Retouching has slightly darkened and is a little wholesale in areas. The varnish is glossy and even with a layer of surface dirt. Watercolours: Some foxing and colour fading to the portrait of John Scott Hylton. Some orange stains, colour fading, creases and tears to the portrait of Phillip Bramwell Hylton.