Portrait of William, 6th Lord North and 2nd Lord Grey (1673-1731), half-length, in a grey coat and red wrap, a landscape beyond, in a feigned oval — Attributed to John Closterman (Osnabrück 1660-1711 London)

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Estimate: £2,500–£3,500 hammer ≈ $4,954–$6,935
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Sale: Christie's — Old Master & British Pictures, London (South Kensington) · 11 July 2008
Dimensions: 30 x 24 in. (76.3 x 61 cm.)
Record ID: TB-2026-5438217
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John Closterman, Portrait of William, 6th Lord North and 2nd Lord Grey (1673-1731), half-length, in a grey coat and red wrap, a landscape beyond, in a feigned oval. Christie's, 11 Jul 2008, lot 51. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5438217.

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John Closterman, Portrait of William, 6th Lord North and 2nd Lord Grey (1673-1731), half-length, in a grey coat and red wrap, a landscape beyond, in a feigned oval. Christie's, 11 Jul 2008, lot 51. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5438217.

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