Live Auction 5467The Althorp Attic Sale - Including the Spencer Carriages
After John Keyse Sherwin
Lot 696

After John Keyse Sherwin

Installation Dinner, at the Institution of the Most Illustrious Order of St Patrick, in St Patrick's Hall within the Castle of Dublin, March 17th, 1783

Closed8 July 2010

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GBP 1,875

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After John Keyse Sherwin
Installation Dinner, at the Institution of the Most Illustrious Order of St Patrick, in St Patrick's Hall within the Castle of Dublin, March 17th, 1783
Together with an engraving of Hull summoned by the King, 3rd April 1642, an engraving by John Scott of Benevolent Cottages, after A.W. Callcott, two reproductions in bird's-eye maple frames, and three engravings after Hogarth
Engraving, published by R. Wilkenson, London, 1803
25 x 33½ in. (65.5 x 85 cm.) (8)

Specialist note

Earl Temple (the future Marquess of Buckingham) with plumed tricorn in the centre, presided as Grand Master of the Order at the dinner. The Knights and guests are seen standing about to drink a toast, with Lady Temple sitting foreground left, in front of Lord Grenville. Sherwin died before the plate was finished. It was published with a key after his death by R. Wilkinson, 1803.