Lot Essay
No. 1 Hamilton Place was the home of John Scott, 1st Earl of Eldon, in his final years. He died there on 13 January 1838.
.jpg?w=1)
Portrait of John Scott, 1st Earl of Eldon (1751-1838), head and shoulders
Details
GEORGE RICHMOND, R.A. (1806-1896)
Portrait of John Scott, 1st Earl of Eldon (1751-1838), head and shoulders
Inscribed 'Lord Eldon - 1829. Drawn by Geo Richmond Hamilton Place' (along lower edge), and with later inscription '[Drawn by George Richmond R.A./in Hamilton Place. A.D. 1829./The Ld Chancellor Eldon]' (on the backing board)
Pencil heightened with white on paper
8½ x 6½ in. (21.5 x 16.5 cm.)
Portrait of John Scott, 1st Earl of Eldon (1751-1838), head and shoulders
Inscribed 'Lord Eldon - 1829. Drawn by Geo Richmond Hamilton Place' (along lower edge), and with later inscription '[Drawn by George Richmond R.A./in Hamilton Place. A.D. 1829./The Ld Chancellor Eldon]' (on the backing board)
Pencil heightened with white on paper
8½ x 6½ in. (21.5 x 16.5 cm.)
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.