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Lot 84: Portrait traditionally identified as Hester Thrale (1741-1821), bust length, in profile

Est: £400 GBP - £600 GBPSold:
Christie'sLondon, United KingdomMay 08, 2008

Item Overview

Description

James Sharples (1825-1893)
Portrait traditionally identified as Hester Thrale (1741-1821), bust length, in profile
inscribed 'Mrs Thrale' (on reverse)
watercolour and bodycolour
oval, 10¾ x 8¾ in. (27.3 x 22.3 cm.)

Artist or Maker

Notes

Born Hester Salisbury, Mrs Thrale was well known for her salons where poets and authors congregated. She was very well regarded in literary circles and by leading figures of the day, such as Dr Johnson on whom she wrote two books.

Auction Details

The Arthur Ackermann and Peter Johnson Collection: A Connoisseur's Choice

by
Christie's
May 08, 2008, 12:00 PM EST

85 Old Brompton Road, London, LDN, SW7 3LD, UK