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.
Origin:
United Kingdom
Materials & Techniques:
Engraving
Details:
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Art Subjects: Portrait
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Frame Type: Framed
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.
Origin:
United Kingdom
Materials & Techniques:
Engraving
Details:
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Art Subjects: Portrait
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Frame Type: Framed
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%
Dimensions
18.5 x 12.5 x 1 in
18th Century Mezzotint Engraving Ann Lady Torrington After Sir Godfrey Kneller
Estimate $180-$740
Starting Bid
$90
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