Lot 321
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Attributed to William Hoare of Bath, R.A. (1707-1792)
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Attributed to William Hoare of Bath, R.A. (1707-1792)

Portrait of Mrs Mary Knowles (1733-1807), bust-length, in a blue dress

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Attributed to William Hoare of Bath, R.A. (1707-1792)
Portrait of Mrs Mary Knowles (1733-1807), bust-length, in a blue dress
oil on canvas
21¾ x 18 in. (55.3 x 45.7 cm.)
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis

Lot Essay

Mary Knowles (1733-1807) well known Quakeress was a witt and beauty, and gained noteriarty and Royal patronage for her embroidered worsted pictures. Her husband died in 1784 leaving her a considerable legacy. She became an intimate of Dr Johnson and was considered by Boswell to be a brilliant conversationalist, publishing many dialogues and tracts.

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