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Lot 41 · British and Victorian Paintings

Portrait of Thomas, 1st Marquis of Wharton (1648-1723), three-quarter- length, in a red velvet coat and white shirt

After Sir Godfrey Kneller · oil on canvas

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Estimate
£1,000–£1,500 hammer ≈ $1,826–$2,739
Result
Performance
Sale
Christie's — British and Victorian Paintings , London (South Kensington) · 27 May 2004
Dimensions
42¼ x 33¼ in. (107.3 x 84.5 cm.)
Record ID
TB-2026-5922293
Record
first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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After Sir Godfrey Kneller, Portrait of Thomas, 1st Marquis of Wharton (1648-1723), three-quarter- length, in a red velvet coat and white shirt. Christie's, 27 May 2004, lot 41. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5922293.

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After Sir Godfrey Kneller, Portrait of Thomas, 1st Marquis of Wharton (1648-1723), three-quarter- length, in a red velvet coat and white shirt. Christie's, 27 May 2004, lot 41. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5922293.

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