British & Continental | November 12, 2025
Wed, Nov 12, 2025 10:00AM EST
Lot 612
Allan Ramsay
Estimate: $25,000 - $35,000
Sold for
$26,000
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
(Edinburgh, Scotland, 1713-1784)
Sir John Peachey (1720-1765), 3rd Baronet, West Dean, Sussex, wearing a silver brocaded plum velvet coat and yellow waistcoat, and holding a tricorn hat under his proper left arm, presented half-length in a feigned oval, signed lower right "A. Ramsay/1744", oil on canvas, 30 x 25 in.; gilt wood frame, 36-18/8 x 31-1/4 x 2-5/8 in.
Provenance: By descent in the Peachey family, Barons Selsey, West Dean, until 1871 when the house was purchased by Frederick Bower, until 1891, when purchased by William James (Inv. labels verso), and by descent to Edward James; Christie's London, December 15, 2016, Lot 72 (labels verso); Private Collection
Literature: West Dean Park, Inventory, 1912, Vol. I WDMS. 336, p. 170 - LANDING AND STAIRS - A half-length portrait of Sir John Peachey in brown velvet coat & flowing wig, 1744.
C. Aslet, "West Dean Park, Sussex - I", Country Life, 22 October 1981, p. 1381, fig. 12.
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By descent in the Peachey family, Barons Selsey, West Dean, until 1871 when the house was purchased by Frederick Bower, until 1891, when purchased by William James (Inv. labels verso), and by descent to Edward James; Christie's London, December 15, 2016, Lot 72 (labels verso); Private Collection
lined, restretched on old stretcher, recently cleaned, scattered retouch, craquelure； frame with wear Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.
