Lot 87: Robert Mackreth (1766-1860) The laying of the foundation stone of Seaham Harbour, Co. Durham oil on canvas 36 x 60 in. (91.5 x 152.5 cm.)

Name: Robert Mackreth (1766-1860) The laying of the foundation stone of Seaham Harbour, Co. Durham oil on canvas 36 x 60 in. (91.5 x 152.5 cm.)
Brand: Christie's
SKU: 49c49249c0

Est: £25,000 GBP - £35,000 GBPSold:

Christie'sLondon, United KingdomJuly 11, 2019

Item Overview

Description

Robert Mackreth (1766-1860)
The laying of the foundation stone of Seaham Harbour, Co. Durham
indistinctly signed, inscribed and dated '...STONE LAID Nov 28 1828/ Robt Mackreth' (lower centre)
oil on canvas
36 x 60 in. (91.5 x 152.5 cm.)

Artist or Maker

Robert Mackreth

Provenance

Charles William Vane, 3rd Marquess of Londonderry (1778-1854) and Frances Anne, Marchioness of Londonderry (1800-1865), and by descent until
The Raglan Collection and Works of Art from the Collection of the Marquesses of Londonderry; Christie’s, London, 22-23 May 2014, lot 534, where purchased by the present owner.

Auction Details

British & European Art: Victorian Pre-Raphaelite

Christie's

July 11, 2019, 10:30 AM BST

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

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