Large 18th Century Portrait of William Morland Esq.

Name: Large 18th Century Portrait of William Morland Esq.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA944118
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by Elaine Phillips Antiques Ltd

Description

Portrait of a William Morland Esq (1692-1774) – Circle of Thomas Hudson (1701-1779) William Morland is shown holding the deeds to Court Lodge – inscribed on the letter in the Sitter’s left hand.

William Morland of the village of Morland in Westmorland purchased Court Lodge in 1733. He demolished the existing house and rebuilt it in the Queen Anne style in stone quarried from the ground. The Morland family became the Lords of Lamberhurst Manor and remained so until 1935.

Thomas Hudson was considered, along with Allan Ramsay, to be one of the most fashionable and accomplished painters of portraits in London during the period 1730-1740.

This can be viewed in our showrooms in North Yorkshire at any time by appointment. Please contact me with any questions or if you would like further images. Shipping and delivery can be arranged on your behalf. Or may be included depending on location.

Physical Dimensions

Height

145cm (57.09")

Width

120cm (47.24")

Declaration

Elaine Phillips Antiques Ltd has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA944118

Dealers Internal Reference

AF26-332

Dealers Notes

Elaine Phillips Antiques

Description

William Morland of the village of Morland in Westmorland purchased Court Lodge in 1733.

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He demolished the existing house and rebuilt it in the Queen Anne style in stone quarried from the ground.

Elaine Phillips Antiques Ltd

The Morland family became the Lords of Lamberhurst Manor and remained so until 1935.

fig 1. Large 18th century Portrait of William Morland Esq. — fig 1. Large 18th Century Portrait of William Morland Esq.

Thomas Hudson was considered, along with Allan Ramsay, to be one of the most fashionable and accomplished painters of portraits in London during the period 1730-1740.

This can be viewed in our showrooms in North Yorkshire at any time by appointment. Please contact me with any questions or if you would like further images. Shipping and delivery can be arranged on your behalf. Or may be included depending on location.