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Sir William Beechey — Portrait of Sir William Hamilton (1730–1803), half-length, wearing diplomatic uniform, with decorative gold frogging, holding a letter in his left hand

Portrait of Sir William Hamilton (1730–1803), half-length, wearing diplomatic uniform, with decorative gold frogging, holding a letter in his left hand

Sir William Beechey's portrait of Sir William Hamilton, the notable diplomat and antiquarian, depicted in diplomatic uniform. This oil painting captures the formal elegance and status of late 18th-century British aristocracy.

Medium: oil on canvas
Spotted At: Auction House · Sotheby's

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Old Masters Day Sale, including portrait miniatures

December 2, 2022

Estimate: $100,000 – $150,000

Lot 501

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Sir William Beechey, Portrait of Sir William Hamilton (1730–1803), half-length, wearing diplomatic uniform, with decorative gold frogging, holding a letter in his left hand

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Portrait of Sir William Hamilton (1730–1803), half-length, wearing diplomatic uniform, with decorative gold frogging, holding a letter in his left hand

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Sir William Beechey, Portrait of Sir William Hamilton (1730–1803), half-length, wearing diplomatic uniform, with decorative gold frogging, holding a letter in his left hand

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