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Study for Portrait of Hugh Montgomerie, later Twelfth Earl of Eglington

John Singleton Copley (American, 1738–1815) · circa 1779-80

$5,376 price realized incl. premium

≈ £3,891≈ €4,492

Hammer $4,200 · with buyer’s premium $5,376

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Medium
Drawing (chalk) · Works on paper all drawing results →
As published: “black and white chalk on laid paper”
Support
Paper
Signed / inscribed
Signed and inscribed
Category
Drawings
Dimensions
sheet 12 x 17 3/8 in. (30.5 x 44.2 cm.)
Auction house
Bonhams
Sale
Americana: Art & Objects (32208)
Date
January 29, 2026
Location
Marlborough, United States
Lot
41
Estimate
$3,000 – $5,000 (≈ £2,171 – £3,619) (≈ €2,507 – €4,178)
Source
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Retrieved Sep 25, 2026

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