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Thomas Landseer (British, 1795-1880), after Sir Edwin Henry Landseer RA (British, 1802-1873) 'Laying Down the Law' image 59 x 64cm (23 1/4 x 25 3/16in) (published c. 1843) image 1
Thomas Landseer (British, 1795-1880), after Sir Edwin Henry Landseer RA (British, 1802-1873) 'Laying Down the Law' image 59 x 64cm (23 1/4 x 25 3/16in) (published c. 1843) image 2
Thomas Landseer (British, 1795-1880), after Sir Edwin Henry Landseer RA (British, 1802-1873) 'Laying Down the Law' image 59 x 64cm (23 1/4 x 25 3/16in) (published c. 1843) image 3
The Fox Hall Collection
Lot 66

Thomas Landseer
(British, 1795-1880)
after Sir Edwin Henry Landseer RA (British, 1802-1873)
'Laying Down the Law'

23 July 2025, 14:00 BST
Edinburgh

£500 - £700

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Thomas Landseer (British, 1795-1880), after Sir Edwin Henry Landseer RA (British, 1802-1873)

'Laying Down the Law'
engraving
image 59 x 64cm (23 1/4 x 25 3/16in)
published c. 1843

Footnotes

A pamphlet accompanying the publication of the print described the origin of the subject.

'A French Poodle , the property of Count D'Orsay, was resting on a table in the attitude represented by the artist, when it was remarked by a certain noble and learned Lord who was present, and who, from having held the seals, was certainly a competent judge, that "the animal would make a capital Lord Chancellor".'

The learned judge in question was later identified by James Manson as Lord Brougham.

It was suggested that the picture was intended to satirize known individuals on the bench or in the privy council.

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