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Auction 17 · Lot 488
First Marquess of Reading. Three-quarter length portrait seated facing front in judge's gown and wig. Signed 'Reading ' with additional inscription in pencil, bottom right stating, "thirteenth proof from copper plate," signed Jas Fagan
- Estimate
- $600–$900
- Hammer price
- Not recorded
Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.
author
(ISAACS, RUFUS DANIEL) 1860-1935
Place
n.p, n.d
Description
Copper plate etching proof. Framed
summary
First Marquess of Reading, English Lord Chief Justice, Viceroy of India and foreign minister, Isaacs proved to be an outstanding figure in Anglo-Jewish history. His reputation as a remarkable counsel ammassed him both fortune and honor. The only Jew to be named Marquess, Isaacs showed considerable interest in Jewish and Zionist affairs towards the end of his life
20 x 14.5 inches image size
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