David Morier

Lot 193: David Morier (Berne c. 1705-1770 London) and Studio

Name: David Morier (Berne c. 1705-1770 London) and Studio
Brand: Christie's
SKU: 2bbc21d321

Est: £20,000 GBP - £30,000 GBPSold:

Christie'sLondon, United KingdomDecember 03, 2014

Item Overview

Description

David Morier (Berne c. 1705-1770 London) and Studio Equestrian portrait of King George II (1683-1770), in a red velvet coat with gold embroidery, in a landscape with a military camp and infantry beyond oil on canvas 50 x 40 in. (127 x 101.6 cm.)

Dimensions

127 x 101.6 cm.

Artist or Maker

David Morier

Provenance

Anonymous sale; Christie's, London, 16 June 2005, lot 219 (£38,400), when acquired by the present owner.

Notes

This portrait relates to Morier's equestrian portrait of King George II in the Royal Collection. The original version was painted circa 1745 and was probably presented by King George II to Charles Watson-Wentworth, 2nd Marquess of Rockingham.

Auction Details

Old Master & British Paintings Day Sale

Christie's

December 03, 2014, 10:30 AM UTC

8 King Street, St. James's, London, LDN, SW1Y 6QT, UK

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