The Prince Regent stands in profile to the right on a high rostrum, hammer in hand, selling by auction the property of his mother Queen Charlotte. The Duke of York, his right arm in a sling, sits at a desk below the rostrum, pen in hand, acting as auction clerk. On his stool is a cushion inscribed '[£]10.000' Under the stool is a bundle of papers: 'Clarks Charges'. A footman in livery holds up for inspection a ragged petticoat supported on a pole. The Regent holds up a tattered shawl. On the extreme left, behind the Regent, stand six dukes and dutchesses. At the table in front of the rostrum five ladies sit, with catalogues.
Plan your visit. 225 Madison Avenue at 36th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Plan your visit. 225 Madison Avenue at 36th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Sales by auction! Or, Provident children disposing of their deceased mother's effects for the benefit of the creditors!! / Yedis invt. ; G.C. fect.
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J. Sidebotham
Sales by auction! Or, Provident children disposing of their deceased mother's effects for the benefit of the creditors!! / Yedis invt. ; G.C. fect.
[London] : J. Sidebetham, 1819
hand colored etching
8 1/4 x 13 1/8 inches; with border: 8 1/2 x 13 3/8 inches
Peel 2019
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Formerly owned by Sir Robert Peel.
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