Adam's THE LIBRARY COLLECTION 26th April 2022

37 www.adams.ie The Library Collection | 26 th April 2022 39 IN THE MANNER OF THOMAS HUDSON (1701-1779) Portrait of a Gentleman, Seated, Three-Quarter Length, beside a gilt marble top table in the style of William Kent, with volumes by Pope, Prior and Chillingworth Oil on canvas, 131 x 105.5cm This portrait has a close affinity to those of the Walpole family by Van Loo and is of a sitter of literary pretensions and the careful choice of books indicates familiarity with the circle formed by Swift and Addison. € 4,000 - 6,000