Lot Essay
This picture was formerly in the collection of New-York-based connoisseur Ray Livingston Murphy, who's premature death at age 29 cut short his career as a versatile and talented collector.
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The Morning Gun
Details
Charles Brooking (?London c. 1723-1759 London)
The Morning Gun
oil on panel
11 3/8 x 16 in. (28.9 x 40.7 cm.)
The Morning Gun
oil on panel
11 3/8 x 16 in. (28.9 x 40.7 cm.)
Provenance
Sir Bruce Ingram (1877-1963).
with Colnaghi, London, 1953.
Ray Livingston Murphy (1923-1953), New York, and by descent; Christie's, New York, 15 January 1986, lot 107, where acquired by the present owner.
with Colnaghi, London, 1953.
Ray Livingston Murphy (1923-1953), New York, and by descent; Christie's, New York, 15 January 1986, lot 107, where acquired by the present owner.
Special notice
This lot is offered without reserve.