Portrait of Horatio Walpole, 1st Baron Walpole of Wolterton (1678-1757), three-quarter-length, in a blue velvet coat and gold embroidered waistcoat, a naval battle beyond — English School, 18th Century

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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: 50 x 40 in. (127 x 101.7 cm.)
Record ID: TB-2026-5438278
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English School, 19th Century, Portrait of Horatio Walpole, 1st Baron Walpole of Wolterton (1678-1757), three-quarter-length, in a blue velvet coat and gold embroidered waistcoat, a naval battle beyond. Christie's, 11 Jul 2008, lot 141. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5438278.

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English School, 19th Century, Portrait of Horatio Walpole, 1st Baron Walpole of Wolterton (1678-1757), three-quarter-length, in a blue velvet coat and gold embroidered waistcoat, a naval battle beyond. Christie's, 11 Jul 2008, lot 141. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5438278.

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