George Romney (British 1734-1802) A portrait of Mrs. Horton seated in a landscape with a greyhound at her feet 50 x 40in (127 x 101.5cm)
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George Romney (British 1734-1802)
A portrait of Mrs. Horton seated in a landscape with a greyhound at her feet
oil on canvas
50 x 40in (127 x 101.5cm)
Sold for US$ 26,887 inc. premium

Footnotes

  • Provenance:
    Duke of Fife, K.P.
    R.C. and N.M. Vose, Boston, Massachusetts
    K. Bixby, St. Louis, Missouri
    Parke-Bernet Galleries, Inc. New York, Oct. 23, 1957, lot 20
    Rohe (acquired from above sale)
    Sotheby's New York, July 17, 1991, lot 205

    Note:
    A Mrs. Horton is recorded as having sat to Romney on April 16, 18 and 24, 1778 (see H. Ward and W. Roberts, 'Romney', 1904, Vol.II, p.81)

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  • Please note the estimate should read: $15,000 - 20,000

Category: Fine Art / 19th Century Paintings (US Historic)

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