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Lot 15 · Old Master and British Paintings

Portrait of Sir Thomas Monson (1563/4-1641), half-length, in a slashed white doublet, girdled with a sword, holding a falcon and his wand of office

English School, Early 19th Century · oil on panel

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Estimate
£30,000–£50,000 hammer ≈ $40,450–$67,416
Result
Performance
Sale
Christie's — Old Master and British Paintings, London (South Kensington) · 28 April 2016
Dimensions
43¾ x 32½ in. (111 x 82.5 cm.)
Record ID
TB-2026-4040593
Record
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English School, Early 19th Century, Portrait of Sir Thomas Monson (1563/4-1641), half-length, in a slashed white doublet, girdled with a sword, holding a falcon and his wand of office. Christie's, 28 Apr 2016, lot 15. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4040593.

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English School, Early 19th Century, Portrait of Sir Thomas Monson (1563/4-1641), half-length, in a slashed white doublet, girdled with a sword, holding a falcon and his wand of office. Christie's, 28 Apr 2016, lot 15. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4040593.

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