Francis Sartorius the Elder (London 1734-1804) , <I>Laburnum</I>, with jockey up | Christie's

Sale 2610

THE EUROPEAN NOBLE HOUSE SALE

Amsterdam

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10 - 11 December 2003

Browse Sale

Lot 872
THE PROPERTY OF A MEMBER OF THE ESTERHAZY FAMILY

Francis Sartorius the Elder (London 1734-1804)

Laburnum, with jockey up

Price realised

EUR 33,460

Estimate

EUR 4,000 - EUR 6,000

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Francis Sartorius the Elder (London 1734-1804)
Laburnum, with jockey up
signed and dated 'Frans. Sartorius./ft.1782' (lower right) and inscribed and dated 'Laburnum, by Herod. beat Flash by Herod. 8 st. each. B.C. 200 gs. October.2.1781' (upper centre)
oil on canvas
63.2 x 76.4 cm.
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