Old Masters, British & European Paintings - 6th March 2019

Lot 20

λ Mrs Henry Moseley (c.1800-1867) Portrait miniature of Mrs Robert Holford chatalaine of...

Estimate £150 - £250 | Hammer £250

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Description

λ Mrs Henry Moseley (c.1800-1867)

Portrait miniature of Mrs Robert Holford chatalaine of Westonbirt House and of Dorchester House, Park Lane, London, c.1845

In a cased frame with arched mount (half frame missing)

160 x 125mm

Both properties were built by the sitter's husband, Dorchester House held the famous Holford Collection of Old Master paintings amongst many other treasures. This magnificent house, equal to any of the other great London private palaces, was pulled down in 1929 and the present Dorchester Hotel put in its place.