Published Date:
10 June 2008
A MINIATURE portrait of the man thought to have inspired one of Jane Austen's most famous literary characters – Mr Darcy – is set to sell at auction for about £50,000.
The watercolour of Thomas Lefroy, whom the novelist is said to have loved, was painted in 1798, two years after the couple parted because Lefroy was expected to marry a wealthy heiress.
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Last Updated:
09 June 2008 10:52 PM
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Source:
The Scotsman
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Location:
Edinburgh
