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.
Width: 47″ / 120 cms – Framed Size
Height: 57″ / 145 cms
18th century Oak Dresser with Cabriole Legs and shaped frieze – narrow size lovely colour – circa 1740 – the drawers with Walnut cross banding.
Width: 76″ / 192 cms
Depth: 16.25″ / 41 cms
Height: 28″ / 71 cms
Wonderful 19th century Painted Armchair – Dutch – Each ladder painted with a rural scene – the back painted with star motifs
Height: 44″ / 112 cms
Seat Height 18.5″ / 47 cms
Matched Pair of 19th century Yew High Back Windsor Chairs
Matched pair of 19th century High Back Yew Windsor Armchairs – excellent figuring, colour and patination
Height: 42.5″ / 108 cms
Seat Height: 17″ / 43 cms
Aesthetic Movement Rosewood Table – Late 19th century – lovely colour and figuring to the top
Width: 19″ / 48 cms
Depth: 19″ / 48 cms
Height: 25″ / 64 cms
Impressive Pair of Baroque Spanish Columns carved in spiral form with cherubs, vines and birds – original polychrome, gold and silver leaf surface – Early 18th century – POA
Height: 85″ / 216 cms
