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Description John Russell, R.A.
Guilford 1745 - 1806 Hull
Portrait of Dorothea Hugessen, Lady Banks (1758-1828)
Pastel;
signed lower?right: J. Russell RA / 1789
585 x 435 mm.
Condition Report The work is in good condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Literature Inventory, 1849, p. 6, in the?north room;
G.C. Williamson,
John Russell, R.A., London, 1894, p. 150;
Catalogue of Portraits, 1920, no. 52
N. Jeffares,
?Dictionary of Pastellists before 1800, on-line edition, no.?J64.1115
Provenance Given by the sitter to her nephew Sir Edward Knatchbull, 9
th Bt (1781-1849)
Notes For biographical information on the sitter please see lot 154.