Any opinions on what this is

[jtw1313]

The nails on the back are like spikes measurement 6 by 4 inch

 

[jrpoppapump]

that is a portrait of sir walter scott, by painter, sir henry Raeburn, kinda odd that it's dated 1904, so I'm thinking it's a painting of the portrait. seems the pose itself is slightly off so the other guy must of painted it. if you look at this link you'll see the painting.

Henry Raeburn - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
and
Walter Scott - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[nhbenz]

I read that as being by J.B.Alexander, another work by him (done in 1911) discussed here: 1 American Miniature Portraits: Alexander, J B - portrait of James Hogg

 

[jtw1313]

Yeah I was reading that I will have to try and contact the gallery it is in

 

[Breezie]

That is an outstanding miniature portrait! Here's are 2 websites that may help:
J. B. Alexander - Artist, Fine Art, Auction Records, Prices, Biography for J. B. Alexander
BBC - Your Paintings - Robert Burns

Neat score,
Breezie