William (1865) Patten

Lot 162: The poet, Andrew Marvell, being offered a commission

Name: The poet, Andrew Marvell, being offered a commission
Brand: Christie's
SKU: ch00aptgoq

Est: £800 GBP - £1,200 GBP

Christie'sLondon, United KingdomMarch 12, 2008

Item Overview

Description

William Vandyke Patten (circa 1860)
The poet, Andrew Marvell, being offered a commission
signed and dated 'W.V. Patten. del 1860' (lower left)
grey ink and watercolour heightened with gum arabic
12 x 14¾ in. (30.5 x 37.5 cm.)

Artist or Maker

William (1865) Patten

Notes

Andrew Marvell was a friend of Milton and became Cromwell's Poet Laureate during the Protectorate. After the Restoration, he turned to writing bitter satires.

Auction Details

Victorian & Traditionalist Pictures

Christie's

March 12, 2008, 12:00 PM EST

85 Old Brompton Road, London, LDN, SW7 3LD, UK

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