Portrait of Thomas Wriothesley, 4th Earl of Southampton (1607-1667), full-length, seated, wearing the star and ribbon of the Order of the Garter, holding his staff of office

AFTER SIR PETER LELY Portrait of Thomas Wriothesley, 4th Earl of Southampton (1607-1667), full-length, seated, wearing the star and ribbon of the Order of the Garter, holding his staff of office oil on canvas 87 3⁄8 x 53 in. (221.7 x 134.5 cm.) with identifying inscription 'Thomas Wriothesley; / Earl: of Southamton;' (lower left) Please note that 100% of the hammer proceeds from this auction will be paid to the Sandys Trust, registered charity number: 1168357, with the exception of limited deductions towards sale costs across the auction which cannot be accurately calculated at this time, capped at a total of £10,000.