Attributed to John Lewis

Both pictures are slightly darker and less acidic in colour than the catalogue illustration would suggest. Both canvases have been lined. The paint surface of her is in good overall condition with no apparent damage or loss of paint. There is a slighlty blanching varnish overall as well as surface dirt. Examination confirms the presence of discoloured varnish which impedes inspection but reveals minimal further interention. The paint surface of him appears to be in good overall condition, however a discoloured vanrish and surface dirt predominate and there is evidence of an old abrason in his left elbow and there is a minor paint loss lower right in the dog's snout. Examination under ultrviolet reveals several further very minor scattered retouchings including some strengtheing to the base of the column. Both are offered in gold painted wood and plaster frames in good overall 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."

Dorothy Smith was the daughter of Hugh Smith and Dorothy Barrett Lennard. She married the Hon. John Smith-Barry (1725-1784) in 1746. Captain the Hon. Richard Barry R.N. was the second son of Lieutenant-General James Barry, 4th Earl of Barrymore (1667-1748) by his second wife Lady Anne Chichester (d. 1753). He married Jane Hyde, daughter of Arthur Hyde in 1749 and died in 1787 without issue.