• Lot 230 - Antique Engraving “Henry Bennet, Earl Of Arlington,” After Peter Lely, Engraved By Jacob Houbraken, Published By J. & P. Knapton, London, 1739, From The Collection Of Sir Thomas Hanmer, Baronet, 14-1/4" x 20-1/2"
  • Lot 230 - Antique Engraving “Henry Bennet, Earl Of Arlington,” After Peter Lely, Engraved By Jacob Houbraken, Published By J. & P. Knapton, London, 1739, From The Collection Of Sir Thomas Hanmer, Baronet, 14-1/4" x 20-1/2"
  • Lot 230 - Antique Engraving “Henry Bennet, Earl Of Arlington,” After Peter Lely, Engraved By Jacob Houbraken, Published By J. & P. Knapton, London, 1739, From The Collection Of Sir Thomas Hanmer, Baronet, 14-1/4" x 20-1/2"
  • Lot 230 - Antique Engraving “Henry Bennet, Earl Of Arlington,” After Peter Lely, Engraved By Jacob Houbraken, Published By J. & P. Knapton, London, 1739, From The Collection Of Sir Thomas Hanmer, Baronet, 14-1/4" x 20-1/2"
  • Lot 230 - Antique Engraving “Henry Bennet, Earl Of Arlington,” After Peter Lely, Engraved By Jacob Houbraken, Published By J. & P. Knapton, London, 1739, From The Collection Of Sir Thomas Hanmer, Baronet, 14-1/4" x 20-1/2"
  • Lot 230 - Antique Engraving “Henry Bennet, Earl Of Arlington,” After Peter Lely, Engraved By Jacob Houbraken, Published By J. & P. Knapton, London, 1739, From The Collection Of Sir Thomas Hanmer, Baronet, 14-1/4" x 20-1/2"
  • Lot 230 - Antique Engraving “Henry Bennet, Earl Of Arlington,” After Peter Lely, Engraved By Jacob Houbraken, Published By J. & P. Knapton, London, 1739, From The Collection Of Sir Thomas Hanmer, Baronet, 14-1/4" x 20-1/2"
  • Lot 230 - Antique Engraving “Henry Bennet, Earl Of Arlington,” After Peter Lely, Engraved By Jacob Houbraken, Published By J. & P. Knapton, London, 1739, From The Collection Of Sir Thomas Hanmer, Baronet, 14-1/4" x 20-1/2"
  • Lot 230 - Antique Engraving “Henry Bennet, Earl Of Arlington,” After Peter Lely, Engraved By Jacob Houbraken, Published By J. & P. Knapton, London, 1739, From The Collection Of Sir Thomas Hanmer, Baronet, 14-1/4" x 20-1/2"
  • Lot 230 - Antique Engraving “Henry Bennet, Earl Of Arlington,” After Peter Lely, Engraved By Jacob Houbraken, Published By J. & P. Knapton, London, 1739, From The Collection Of Sir Thomas Hanmer, Baronet, 14-1/4" x 20-1/2"
  • Lot 230 - Antique Engraving “Henry Bennet, Earl Of Arlington,” After Peter Lely, Engraved By Jacob Houbraken, Published By J. & P. Knapton, London, 1739, From The Collection Of Sir Thomas Hanmer, Baronet, 14-1/4" x 20-1/2"
  • Lot 230 - Antique Engraving “Henry Bennet, Earl Of Arlington,” After Peter Lely, Engraved By Jacob Houbraken, Published By J. & P. Knapton, London, 1739, From The Collection Of Sir Thomas Hanmer, Baronet, 14-1/4" x 20-1/2"
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Lot 230 - Antique Engraving “Henry Bennet, Earl Of Arlington,” After Peter Lely, Engraved By Jacob Houbraken, Published By J. & P. Knapton, London, 1739, From The Collection Of Sir Thomas Hanmer, Baronet, 14-1/4" x 20-1/2"

Lot 230 - Antique Engraving “Henry Bennet, Earl Of Arlington,” After Peter Lely, Engraved By Jacob Houbraken, Published By J. & P. Knapton, London, 1739, From The Collection Of Sir Thomas Hanmer, Baronet, 14-1/4" x 20-1/2"

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Large antique engraved portrait of Henry Bennet, Earl of Arlington, after the painting by Sir Peter Lely, engraved by Jacob Houbraken, Amsterdam, and published by J. & P. Knapton, London, 1739. Inscribed “In the Collection of Sr. Thomas Hanmer Bart.” Depicts the earl in bust-length view with an arrow entwined by a serpent resting on letters and envelopes, symbolic of diplomatic cunning. Later antique framing with 1919 copyright label and mat bearing handwritten pencil annotations. Mat and frame show moderate age toning and wear consistent with early 20th-century presentation.

Dimensions: 14-1/4" W x 20-1/2" H

Auction Date: 10/16/2025

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