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Adam (Robert) Headfort House, an original drawing: Ornament for the Ceiling of the Lady's Room over Saloon for the Earl of Bective, pen and black ink, 1772

Sold for £1,800 at Forum Auctions - UK on Jul 16, 2026.

Adam (Robert) Headfort House, an original drawing: Ornament for the Ceiling of the Lady's Room over Saloon for the Earl of Bective, pen and black ink, 1772 auction lot image

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Adam (Robert, 1728-1772) Headfort House, an original drawing: Ornament for the Ceiling of the Lady's Room over Saloon for the Earl of Bective, pen and black ink, black chalk, on two conjoined sheets of laid paper, inscribed and dated 'Adelphi Novr. 19 1772', total size approx. 725 x 820 mm (28 1/2 x 32 1/4 in), mounted on linen, handling creases and old folds, slightly rough edges, unframed, 1772Provenance:ArchuitectThomas Taylour, 1st Earl of Bective (1724 -1795);Thomas Taylour, 1st Marquess of Headfort (1757-1829);Thence by descent to the present owners

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