Thomas Orde Bolton Sold at Auction Prices

Thomas Orde, Lord Bolton (British, 1740-1807) Man in Profile, 6.5 x 5cm (2.5 x 2in); together with Powell the Fire Eater, 11 x 9 cm...

Thomas Orde, Lord Bolton (British, 1740-1807) Man in Profile, 6.5 x 5cm (2.5 x 2in); together with Powell the Fire Eater, 11 x 9 cm (4.5 x 3.5in) pen and ink (2) Provenance: From the collection of the late Christopher Hogwood, CBE Exhibited: The Covent Garden Gallery, Russell Street, London Robert Powell was a famous fire eater from the 18th century who allegedly not only swallowed fire but also red-hot coals, melted sealing wax and even brimstone. He performed, often in front of British and other European royalty and nobility, for nearly sixty years and in 1751 was awarded a purse of gold and a large silver medal.