Old Masters, British & European Paintings - 8th September 2020
Lot 465
George Richmond RA (1809-1896) Portrait of Granville Leveson-Gower
Estimate £150 - £250 | Hammer £320
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Description
George Richmond RA (1809-1896)
Portrait of Granville Leveson-Gower, 2nd Earl of Granville (1815-1891)
Signed, titled and dated 1847
Black and white chalk heightened with coloured chalks
60.3 x 46cm; 23¾ x 18in
Lord Granville was a notable 19th century statesman. As well as leading the Liberal Party, he had three spells as Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, and was a close friend of William Gladstone.
George Richmond portrayed Lord Granville on a second occasion in 1876 (National Portrait Gallery, London, no. NPG4900).