Lot Essay
This composition relates closely to the official state portrait of the King in the Royal Collection.
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Portrait of King George I, full-length, in robes of state, wearing the collar of the Garter, the crown and sceptre on a table to his right, the east end of Westminster Abbey and St. Stephen's Chapel beyond
Details
Studio of Sir Godfrey Kneller (Lübeck 1646-1723 London)
Portrait of King George I, full-length, in robes of state, wearing the collar of the Garter, the crown and sceptre on a table to his right, the east end of Westminster Abbey and St. Stephen's Chapel beyond
bears indistinct initials 'GK' (lower left)
oil on canvas
93 x 58¼ in. (236.4 x 148 cm.)
Portrait of King George I, full-length, in robes of state, wearing the collar of the Garter, the crown and sceptre on a table to his right, the east end of Westminster Abbey and St. Stephen's Chapel beyond
bears indistinct initials 'GK' (lower left)
oil on canvas
93 x 58¼ in. (236.4 x 148 cm.)
Sale room notice
Please note that this lot should be marked with a red square in the printed catalogue. The lot will be removed to an off-site warehouse at the close of business on the day of the sale. Free storage applies until 5pm on 23rd July 2013.