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Lot 116

Circle of John Hamilton Mortimer, British 1741-1779-  Studies of figures in Classical dress; 

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Lot 116

Circle of John Hamilton Mortimer, 
British 1741-1779- 
Studies of figures in Classical dress; 

Price Realised: Unsold Lot

Estimate: £200 - £300

Price realised is hammer price plus fees (31.2% Buyers Premium inclusive of VAT).

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Lot 116

Description

Circle of John Hamilton Mortimer, 
British 1741-1779- 

Studies of figures in Classical dress; 

pen and brown ink on paper, bears possible initials 'HM [?]' (lower centre), 30.4 x 47 cm.; together with Circle of George Richmond, RA, British 1809-1896- Figure studies; pen and black ink on paper, 29.5 x 31.5 cm., two (2). (unframed / mounted). 

Note: 
The first drawing is heavily reminiscent of Mortimer's sketches, often featuring figures with sharp, clearly defined profiles, and dressed in Classical costume - see for example his drawing in the British Museum [no.1861,0413.3]. 

The second work exhibits striking similarities to certain drawings by Richmond which reveal the artist's exploration of the depiction of the movement of the human figure. 

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The buyer shall pay the hammer price together with a premium thereon of 26% up to £20,000 (31.2% inclusive of VAT), 25% from £20,001 - £500,000 (30% inclusive of VAT), 20% from £500,001 thereafter (24% inclusive of VAT). The premium price is subject to VAT at the standard rate.

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