R100,000 - R150,000
George Romney (British 1734 - 1802) ROBERT BANKES, EARL OF LIVERPOOL
LOCATION: JOHANNESBURG
plaque adhered to frame bearing the title and artist; letter bearing the artist, title, and provenance adhered to the reverse
oil on canvas laid on board
63 by 59cm; 75,5 by 69,5 by 4,5cm including frame
PROVENANCE:
A letter dated 25th November 1971 from the Director of Sotheby's Parke Bernet Gallery (London), P. D. Thomson to a Mr. Brookstone saying:
"Further to our recent conversation regarding the portrait of Robert Bankes, Earl of Liverpool, this is in my opinion definitely the work of George Romney and should you ever wish to sell it in London we should be pleased to include it in a sale catalogue as such."
Fees apply to the hammer price:
Room and Absentee Bids:
23% inc VAT*
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23% inc VAT*
