John Lavery painting to go on show to public for first time in 100 years

Sir John Lavery’s Portrait of a Lady in Grey and Black (1901). Photograph: Fine Art Society

A rare portrait by Sir John Lavery that has not been seen in public in more than 100 years will go in display at the Fine Art Society this summer.

Portrait of a Lady in Grey and Black has not been exhibited since it was bought by the present owner’s grandfather Nicol Paton Brown, a patron of the artist, in 1914.