
Description
Early 18th-century English mezzotint engraving titled The Right Honourable Ann Lady Torrington, engraved by J. Smith in 1720 after the 1709 portrait by Sir Godfrey Kneller, Baronet.
Lower margin reads:"G. Kneller Baronet pinx. 1709." "J. Smith fec. 1720."
"Sold by J. Smith at ye Lyon & Crown in Russell Street Covent Garden."
Framed under glass. Visible plate mark within margins. Paper shows age toning and foxing consistent with early 18th century impressions.
Image size approximately 12.5 x 18.5 inches (visible within mat).
Condition:
Age toning, foxing and margin browning. No visible tears from front under glass. Has not been examined outside frame.
A strong example of early English mezzotint portrait engraving after Kneller."
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Age toning, foxing and margin browning. No visible tears from front under glass. Has not been examined outside frame.
Dimensions:
Height: 18.5 in.
Width: 12.5 in.
Depth: 1 in.
Category: Reproduction Prints
Origin: United Kingdom
Materials: Engraving
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Lower margin reads:"G. Kneller Baronet pinx. 1709." "J. Smith fec. 1720."
"Sold by J. Smith at ye Lyon & Crown in Russell Street Covent Garden."
Framed under glass. Visible plate mark within margins. Paper shows age toning and foxing consistent with early 18th century impressions.
Image size approximately 12.5 x 18.5 inches (visible within mat).
Condition:
Age toning, foxing and margin browning. No visible tears from front under glass. Has not been examined outside frame.
A strong example of early English mezzotint portrait engraving after Kneller."
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Age toning, foxing and margin browning. No visible tears from front under glass. Has not been examined outside frame.
Dimensions:
Height: 18.5 in.
Width: 12.5 in.
Depth: 1 in.
Category: Reproduction Prints
Origin: United Kingdom
Materials: Engraving
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Chairish Auctions specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Chairish Auctions within 5 days of receiving the item.
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Age toning, foxing and margin browning. No visible tears from front under glass. Has not been examined outside frame.
Buyer's Premium
20%
18th Century Mezzotint Engraving Ann Lady Torrington After Sir Godfrey Kneller
Estimate $250-$740
Starting Price
$180
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Mar 20, 2026 4:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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