Epstein File EFTA00587577: Roberts, Christie's and Painting (DS9)

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Epstein File EFTA00587577: Roberts, Christie's and Painting (DS9)

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This document is a provenance and authentication analysis of paintings, including discussion of a Newton portrait sold at Christie's on March 23 (year not specified), with references to Cambridge University and historical figures including King James II (1633-1701). The document notes that one painting cannot be sold and discusses attributions to artist Kneller and historical documentation by Crompton.

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John Roberts

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Christie's painting Cambridge University

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Provenance: (1) VISCOUNTS GALWAY, of Serlby Hall, Nottinghamshire, listed as purchased in 1725, described in article in 1867; Sold **Christie's** 23 March

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The words "ISAACUS NEWTONUS" in bold letting on the bottom left side of the **painting** was added sometime in the 18th century by someone unknown.

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This **painting** cannot be sold. 2. Our portrait, now known as Portsmouth version B, is also entirely by Kneller.