[Portrait of George Montagu] [art original].

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Description

Title: [Portrait of George Montagu] [art original].
Creator: Vanloo, Jean-Baptiste, 1684-1745, artist
Published / Created: 1732.
Publication Place: England
Abstract: A bust-length portrait in a trompe l’oeil oval frame. The frame is inscribed G.M. 1739 on either side of a trompe l’oeil coat of arms. Montagu wears a blue velvet jacket with a white cravat. Draped over his proper right shoulder, is an ermine-lined red mantle worn by members of the House of Lords
Description: Title from 2005 Christie's appraisal.
Attributed to Jean-Baptiste Van Loo by Christie's in the 2005 appraisal.
Inscribed and dated: G.M. 1732.
Provenance: Purchased from Christie's, November 1963 (to Francis Collin) with Francis Collin Ltd., London, from whom acquired by W.S. Lewis, in May 1965, for £240.
Extent: 1 painting : framed to 43.5 x 36 in
Extent of Digitization: This object has been completely digitized.
Language: No linguistic content