Live Auction 1186The Collection of Professor Sir Albert Richardson, P.R.A.
After Sir William Beechey, R.A. and James Ward, R.A.
Lot 85

After Sir William Beechey, R.A. and James Ward, R.A.

An equestrian portrait of George III (1738-1820), in uniform, wearing the Star of the Garter

Closed19 September 2013

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GBP 1,500

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After Sir William Beechey, R.A. and James Ward, R.A.
An equestrian portrait of George III (1738-1820), in uniform, wearing the Star of the Garter
oil on canvas
26¼ x 22½ in. (66.6 x 57.2 cm.)

Lenygon & Morant, where acquired on 23 May 1934 (£43).

Specialist note

This equestrian portrait is based on Beechey's King George III and the Prince of Wales reviewing troops, which was painted in 1798 and destroyed in the fire at Windsor Castle in 1992.