Hugh Douglas Hamilton Work Sells for $107,900 But Delivers a 68% Negative Return
3 min read · 12 Feb 2026
Portrait of a gentleman, traditionally identified as Arthur Hill, 2nd Marquess of Downshire (1753-1801), small full-length, in a yellow frock coat and breeches, his left arm resting on his cane, a coach and four beyond, in a classical landscape. Image courtesy of Christie's
Hugh Douglas Hamilton, Portrait of a gentleman, traditionally identified as Arthur Hill, 2nd Marquess of Downshire (1753-1801), small full-length, in a yellow frock coat and breeches, his left arm resting on his cane, a coach and four beyond, in a classical landscape, sold for $107,900, more than the low estimate at Christie's in New York on February 11.
The sale was below the previous auction result by $239,700, realizing a 68% negative return. It last sold at auction in 2017 for $347,700 at Christie's.
Pastel on paper, 92.7 x 66.0cm. The work has been traded 4 times in the past.
Sale Date | Price | Price Increase | Venue | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
February 11, 2026 | $107,900 | -69 % | Christie's | New York |
July 05, 2017 | $347,700 | -36 % | Christie's | London |
July 14, 2011 | $545,200 | 13 % | Christie's | London |
November 30, 2000 | $483,300 | - | Christie's | London |
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