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THBAttributed to or Studio of Godfrey Kneller
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Based in Asheville, North Carolina, Brunk Auctions has been conducting sales of fine and decorative arts for over 30 years. Auctions are held in our North Carolina sale room but attracts a global audience. Founded by Robert Brunk in 1983, the auctions became well known for their integrity and profes...Read more
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LiveNov 11, 2025
Presenting the Collection of Jerold D. Krouse of Natchez, Mississippi. With a discerning eye, he assembled an exceptional collection of Irish furniture and silver, as well as American furniture. A lifetime of collecting yielded the finest examples of carved George II and Philadelphia Chippendale, tables, chairs, chest-on-chests, and other furnishings, with a George Wicks tureen, a tea caddy set, and other museum quality silver objects. The common thread throughout the collection is the exquisite furniture echoed by the ornate figural motifs adorning the silver making this collection unique. Brunk Auctions support@brunkauctions.com
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- Lot Description
(British, 1646-1723)
James Craggs the Younger (1686-1721), after 1708, signed lower right "G. Kneller", letter on table inscribed to "To/His Catholicke/Majesty/Charles the 3.", inscribed lower left "The Honble Jas Craggs/Esqr: Sec: of State/to K. Geo: 1st.", oil on canvas, 49-1/2 x 40-5/8 in.; carved and gilt wood panel frame, 58-1/2 x 48-1/2 x 2-1/2 in.
Provenance: Possibly Sotheby's, June 18, 1976, lot 132
Note: This portrait depicts James Craggs The Younger, the father of Harriet Craggs (see lot 26), and who also held important offices such as the Secretary of War in 1717, the Secretary of State, and one of the original backers of the Royal Academy of Music.
A note from the National Portrait Gallery, London, which houses one of the portraits by Kneller of this subject, states, "The inscription on the paper refers to Charles, Archduke of Austria, the favoured British candidate for the Spanish throne until 1711 when he was elected Emperor Charles VI. Craggs was appointed envoy in Spain in 1708 at the age of 22 and NPG 1134 probably marks this appointment; in any case it was painted before 1711. It is not clear which is Kneller's original portrait. There is a version at Port Eliot (exhibited Second Special Exhibition of National Portraits (....William and Mary to MDCCC), South Kensington, 1867, no.225, (1) and four others were: Sotheby's, June 18, 1976, lot 132, signed (2) Madingley sale, Foster's, June 14, 1871, lot 88, signed (3) Clumber sale, Christie's, June 4, 1937, lot 48, from Stowe (4)." This portrait fits the description of number 2.
Reference: https://www.npg.org.uk/collections/search/portraitExtended/mw01553/James-Craggs-the-Younger#ref3
- Provenance
Possibly Sotheby's, June 18, 1976, lot 132
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lined, restretched on new stretcher, craquelure, crackle, flaking, abraded, losses to pigment, retouch, scalloping evident on old canvas, "305XX" auction stencil verso stretcher; frame with restoration, re-gilt Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.
