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Charles Jervas (Irish, c.1675-1739), Portrait of Robert Walpole, 1st Earl of Oxford (1676-1745)

Sold for £25,000 at Sloane Street Auctions on Jun 12, 2025.

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Charles Jervas (Irish, c.1675-1739) Portrait of Robert Walpole, 1st Earl of Orford (1676-1745) Circa 1730 Oil on canvas With old Christie's stencil verso 'Dec 14-62 143'; Robert Walpole, of the Whig party, is generally regarded as the de facto first Prime Minister of Great Britain and one of the greatest politicians in British history. He was in power from 1721-1742, and is therefore often regarded as the longest serving Prime Minister, as well as the first. From the collection of Reginald and Cynthia Brown Dimensions: (Frame) 57.75 in. (H) x 47 in. (W)  (Canvas) 50 in. (H) x 40.25 in. (W)

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