The Mansion House, London

Details

John Atkinson Grimshaw (1836-1893)
The Mansion House, London
signed and inscribed 'Atkinson Grimshaw F43' (lower right) and further signed and inscribed 'London. Mansion-House. Atkinson Grimshaw F43 +' (on the reverse)
oil on paper, over a photographic base, laid on canvas
12¼ x 18 1/8 in. (31 x 46 cm.)

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Please note that this picture is sold unframed, and for the duration of the view is presented in a frame on loan from Arnold Wiggins & Sons. Please contact the department for further information.

Lot Essay

The Mansion House is the official residence of the Lord Mayor of London for his year of office. Built to the designs of George Dance, the foundation stone was laid in 1739 and the building was completed in 1752.

We are grateful to Alex Robertson for his help in preparing this catalogue entry.

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