University of Leicester buys 133-year-old painting of Richard III
A 19th century oil painting of Richard III created by a local artist has sold for more than twice the estimate at auction.
The University of Leicester bought the artwork on Tuesday at Gildings auction house, in Market Harborough, for £7,300.
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The 1880 Richard III Painting
It was expected to sell for about £3,000.
The piece was painted in 1880 by Leicester-born artist John Fulleylove, and shows Richard III sitting on the back of a white warhorse on the eve of battle.
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The painting also shows the Blue Boar Inn, where Richard and his entourage are thought to have spent their final night before riding off to Bosworth Battlefield to face Henry VII.
Professor Sir Robert Burgess, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Leicester, said: “I am delighted that the University of Leicester has been able to acquire this work of art.
“A picture of Richard III at the Blue Boar Inn was a must have for the university, especially as it was painted by a local artist, and is an accurate portrayal of the Inn and links to our world class research. It will be a valuable addition to our art collection.”
The university said it has not yet decided where it will display the painting.
7 Comments
by LikeItaLot
Thursday, February 28 2013, 5:17PM
“suze2, will you please cite the documented evidence, no one else seems to”
by suze2
Thursday, February 28 2013, 4:20PM
“Just because he was put on display in Leicester after his slaughter and later hastily buried doesn't means he should remain there... ....500+ years seems long enough!There is plenty of documented evidence to prove his personal preference.
Anyway,no doubt he will remain in Leicester...but it still doesn't make it right! The commons ?? LOL”
by theoldbill
Thursday, February 28 2013, 12:01PM
“It would appear that that link is not allowed. You can go to the University website and see the details anyway if you wish! Search under press releases.”
by theoldbill
Thursday, February 28 2013, 11:59AM
“suze2 - the painting has been paid for from a Trust fund (i.e. benefactors to the University) set up specifically to pay for "enhancing" the campus. No-one is losing out.
Follow the link below for the details:
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I look forward to seeing it.”
by Just_Saying
Thursday, February 28 2013, 11:29AM
“Well said, Rockhopper!”
by Rockhopper
Thursday, February 28 2013, 11:07AM
“How many more times ??? He did NOT express ANY wishes for a chosen burial site. Do you think that it will become fact if you say it often enough ???
Leicester University have the legal right to decide where the remains are re-buried and their decision has already been made. No amount of e-petitions or whinging and moaning will make any difference.
The Richard III story is part of the history, heritage and phyche of Leicester. As said in the Commons, the case for Leicester is overwhelming. And I agree.”
by suze2
Thursday, February 28 2013, 9:43AM
“And i always thought that uni's were strapped for cash...maybe now you will allow King Richard himself to leave Leicester with dignity and honour and be allowed to be laid to rest in his chosen City of York!Surely it is only morally right and proper that a mans wishes as to where he is buried are respected. Please !!!!!”