David Morier (Berne c. 1705-1770 London) and Studio

Equestrian portrait of King George II (1683-1770), in a red velvet coat with gold embroidery, in a landscape with a military camp and infantry beyond

Details

David Morier (Berne c. 1705-1770 London) and Studio
Equestrian portrait of King George II (1683-1770), in a red velvet coat with gold embroidery, in a landscape with a military camp and infantry beyond
oil on canvas
50 x 40 in. (127 x 101.6 cm.)

Provenance

Anonymous sale; Christie's, London, 16 June 2005, lot 219 (£38,400), when acquired by the present owner.

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Lot Essay

This portrait relates to Morier's equestrian portrait of King George II in the Royal Collection. The original version was painted circa 1745 and was probably presented by King George II to Charles Watson-Wentworth, 2nd Marquess of Rockingham.

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