British & Continental Auction | September 26, 2024
Thu, Sep 26, 2024 10:00AM EDT
Lot 11
Robert Dighton the Elder, Auctioneer James Christie
Estimate: $300 - $600
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 |
(British, circa 1752-1814)
The Specious Orator: Will your ladyship do me the honor to say £50,000 - a mere trifle - a brilliant of the first water, an unheard of price for such a lot, surely, inscribed in ink lower right, published by the artist, London, 25 March 1794, hand colored etching on laid paper, plate 8 x 5-7/8 in.; metal frame, 14-3/8 x 11-3/8 x 7/8 in.
Provenance: Ex collection Professor John Cabell Riely
Note: This portrait of the famous 18th century London auctioneer at his rostrum forms the basis for the Christie's Auction logo design of today.
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Ex collection Professor John Cabell Riely
not apparently laid down, some light toning
