Lot 72: Hendrik Frans De Cort (Antwerp 1742-1810 London)

Hendrik Frans De Cort (Antwerp 1742-1810 London) Fonthill Splendens: Two views from the Portico towards the Right Wing; and View from the Right Wing across the Entrance the first inscribed 'Fonthill Wilts- from the Entrance/This magnificent Seat is advertised to be pulled and sold in Septrnext, a part of it was pulled down in 1805-July 1807' (on the reverse), the second indistinctly inscribed pencil, pen and black ink, grey, green and brown wash, watermark Strasburg Lily, unframed 19¾ x 30¼ in. (50.2 x 76.8 cm.); and 19¼ x 27½ in. (48.9 x 69.2 cm.) (2)

Ray Livingston Murphy, New York City; Christie's, London, 8 July 1986, lot 45, when purchased by the present owner.