John Hoppner (London 1758-1810) Portrait of Jane, daughter of Lt. Gen. Sir Thomas Spencer Wilson Bt.
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John Hoppner, R.A. (London 1758-1810)
Portrait of Jane, daughter of Lt. Gen. Sir Thomas Spencer Wilson Bt., half length, in a black lace dress
oil on canvas
91 x 71cm (35 13/16 x 27 15/16in).
Sold for £18,750 inc. premium

Footnotes

  • PROVENANCE:
    D. Perceval Esq.
    Rt. Hon. Earl of Egmont, Avon Castle, Hampshire
    With Gooden and Fox, December 1930 (purchased for 900gns)
    The Collection of Sir Philip and Lady Haldin, Lympne Place, Lympne, Kent, circa 1920-1958, and thence by descent to the present owner

    Jane Spencer (1769-1844) married The Rt. Hon. Spencer Perceval, son of the Earl of Egmont and Prime Minister of Britian. He was assassinated by John Bellingham in the lobby of the House of Commons on 11 May 1812.

Category: Fine Art / Old Master Paintings

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