Lot 71 · Irene Roosevelt Aitken: The Dining Room and British Paintings
The Temple of Vesta: the Waldegrave sisters and Miss Keppel
John Downman A.r.a. · pencil and pastel on paper
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- Estimate
- $8,000–$12,000 hammer
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Irene Roosevelt Aitken: The Dining Room and British Paintings, New York · 11 February 2026
- Dimensions
- 10 ¼ x 14 ¾ in. (26 x 37.2 cm), oval
- Record ID
- TB-2026-3100870
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
- Cite this record
- TB-2026-3100870 — https://thebasis.art/cite/TB-2026-3100870
John Downman A.r.a., The Temple of Vesta: the Waldegrave sisters and Miss Keppel. Christie's, 11 Feb 2026, lot 71. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3100870.
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John Downman A.r.a., The Temple of Vesta: the Waldegrave sisters and Miss Keppel. Christie's, 11 Feb 2026, lot 71. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3100870.
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From the same sale Irene Roosevelt Aitken: The Dining Room and British Paintings · Feb 2026
| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qianlong Period, Circa 1739-1743 | A PAIR OF CHINESE EXPORT PORCELAIN 'ENGLISH MARKET' ARMORIAL CHARGERS FROM THE LEAKE OKEOVER SERVICE | $20,000–$30,000 | |
| Qianlong Period, Circa 1767-1769 | A CHINESE EXPORT PORCELAIN ‘DUTCH MARKET’ ARMORIAL PART DINNER SERVICE | $30,000–$50,000 | |
| Circa 1790 | A PAIR OF GEORGE III MAHOGANY SILVER-MOUNTED KNIFE BOXES | $5,000–$8,000 | |
| The Seven Chairs Circa 1765, Probably Scottish, Covered in Scalamandr… | A SET OF SEVEN GEORGE III MAHOGANY DINING CHAIRS, TOGETHER WITH A LATER COPY | $40,000–$60,000 | |
| Circa 1753, Blue Crossed Swords Marks to the Back of the Bases, the M… | A PAIR OF MEISSEN PORCELAIN MODELS OF GULLS | $30,000–$50,000 | |
| Circa 1748-1750, Blue Crossed Swords Mark to Back of Base, Twice Impr… | A MEISSEN PORCELAIN MODEL OF A SWAN | $5,000–$8,000 |
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