[Portrait of Grosvenor Bedford] [art original].

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Title: [Portrait of Grosvenor Bedford] [art original].
Creator: Eccardt, John Giles, -1779, artist
Published / Created: [not after 1779]
Publication Place: England
Abstract: Half-length portrait of Grosvenor Bedford. He is dressed in a brown coat with elaborate gold trim, a lace cravat and lace cuffs. He supports his head on his proper right hand with his elbow resting on a volume set on a table
Description: Title from 2005 Christie's appraisal.
Grosvenor Bedford was secretary to Horace Walpole and his Deputy at the Exchequer, 1755-1771.
Provenance: Purchased from C.M. Erskine; Christie's, London, 24 July 1953, lot 112, as by Raphael Mengs (60 gns. with Thomas Agnew & Sons) With Thomas Agnew & Sons.
Extent: 1 painting : 29 1/2 x 25 in., framed to 37 x 32 in.
Extent of Digitization: This object has been completely digitized.
Language: No linguistic content