Studio of Philippe Mercier (1689-1760) , Portrait of a gentleman, half-length, in wig and red embroidered coat | Christie's

Sale 4054

British and Victorian Pictures

London, South Kensington

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19 December 2006

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Lot 38

Studio of Philippe Mercier (1689-1760)

Portrait of a gentleman, half-length, in wig and red embroidered coat

Price realised

GBP 3,000

Estimate

GBP 2,500 - GBP 3,500

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Studio of Philippe Mercier (1689-1760)
Portrait of a gentleman, half-length, in wig and red embroidered coat
oil on canvas, oval
30 x 25 in. (76.3 x 63.5 cm.)

Provenance

Anonymous sale; Christie's, London, 30 July 1982, lot 21.
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