William Hoare of Bath, R.A.

The pastel has ramained in very good condition. The surface of the work has not been disturped or rubbed. There is a very small amount of mould in evidence at the bottom right hand corner of the sheet. This is not obvious to the naked eye. The frame is in excellent condition. For further information regarding this lot please contact either Mark Griffith-Jones (0207 293 5083) or Emmeline Hallmark (0207 293 5407). mark.griffithjones@sothebys.com emmeline.hallmark@sothebys.com
"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.
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The sitter was born in 1730 and baptised in August at St. Anne's Church, Westminster. She was the daughter of Thomas Pelham of Stanmer, Sussex and Annetta, daughter of Thomas Bridges.

She married firstly the Hon. Richard Temple M.P. (c.1726-1749) in May 1748. Sadly, he died of small-pox within a year of the union and it was not until four years later, in February 1753, that she married for a second time, George, 1^st Earl of Abergavenny (1727-1785). She died at Bristol in August 1768 and was survived by her two children and her husband.