MID-20TH CENTURY

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RICHARD JOHN BINGHAM, 7TH EARL OF LUCAN (B. 1934)
A PEER'S PARLIAMENTARY ROBE
MID-20TH CENTURY
Of crimson facecloth, trimmed in ermine and gold braid, with its carrying bag, labelled 'EDE & RAVENSCROFT' and inscribed 'Earl of Lucan'

Provenance

By descent.
Christie's, South Kensington, 14 November 2000, lot 88.

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Lot Essay

Lord Lucan was a British peer who has become famous for his disappearance following suspicions that he murdered his children's nanny. He was born into Anglo-Irish aristocracy and after serving in the army, became a keen gambler, leaving his job as a merchant banker. He became known for his lavish lifestyle, driving an Aston Martin and racing power boats.
In 1972, Lucan had moved out of the family home due to a breakdown in his marriage. In 1974, the children's nanny was found murdered in the basement of the Lucan family home. A warrant for Lucan's arrest was issued however, he had, by this time, vanished.
Lucan has not been found. A death certificate was issued in 2016.
The Earl of Lucan was painted wearing this robe by Dominic Elwes.

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