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Thomas Spencer
18th century English portrait of the Duke of Newcastle upon his horse in

circa 1760

$39,950
£30,122.48
€34,711.95
CA$55,421.45
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About the Item

Thomas Spencer was a leading sporting and equestrian artist of the period of John Wootton and James Seymour; his art shows a considerable to debt to that of the latter. It is seems highly likely that the two shared commissions, for instance in the large group of equestrian portraits which were painted for the Jolliffe family at Ammerdown House. The common thread was perhaps Thomas Butler of Pall Mall, an artist and dealer, who commissioned a number of artists to work for him, including Richard Roper, Francis Sartorius and Spencer himself ,from his premises in Pall Mall in London. This painting depicts the Duke of Newcastle seated upon his horse in an extensive landscape, wearing his Garter Star, being a member of 'The Most Noble Order of the Garter', The Duke was famous for the breeding of the Climber Spaniels on his estate . The painting has been in a private collection in the UK for about 15 years and has recently been reframed in a 'Lely' panel style English hand made frame
  • Creator:
    Thomas Spencer (1700 - 1753, British)
  • Creation Year:
    circa 1760
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 48 in (121.92 cm)Width: 58 in (147.32 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
    1760-1769
  • Condition:
    The painting was cleaned and relined 15-20 years ago. It is in good ready to hang condition.
  • Gallery Location:
    Woodbury, CT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU507310411292

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