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William Hoare of Bath R.A.
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- William Hoare of Bath R.A.
- Portrait of Susanna Hoare, Viscountess Dungarvan, later Countess of Ailesbury (1732-1783)
- Pastel, held in the original carved gilt-wood frame
Provenance
By family descent
Exhibited
Bath, Victoria Art Gallery Bath, William Hoare of Bath R.A., 1990, no. 23
Literature
V. Hutchings, Messrs Hoare Bankers: A History of the Hoare Banking Dynasty, London 2005, p. 69
N. Jeffares, Dictionary of Pastellists Before 1800, on-line edition
N. Jeffares, Dictionary of Pastellists Before 1800, on-line edition
Condition
This pastel has been well preserved and carefully presented. In several areas of the composition some of the pastel pigment has been rubbed. This is most evident on the sitter's chin. In the background there are very small areas of pigment loss, however these can only be seen on close inspection. The original frame has been very well preserved. Please note that this pastel has not been examined out of its frame.
"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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
Born in 1732, Susanna was the daughter of Henry Hoare II by his marriage to Susan Holt. In 1753 she married Charles Boyle, Viscount Dungarvan (1729-1759), son and heir to the Earl of Cork and Orrery, and a close neighbour of her father's. Dungarvan died early in 1759 and for the intervening years until her second marriage to Thomas Brudenell Bruce, 1st Earl of Ailesbury (1729-1814), Susanna resided at Stourhead with her father. The present portrait was probably executed during this interim an idea re-enforced by the fact that she is dressed in half mourning and a widows cap.
We are grateful to Neil Jeffares for his help in cataloguing this work.
We are grateful to Neil Jeffares for his help in cataloguing this work.