Portrait of Sarah Spencer (1787-1870), wife of William, 3rd Baron Lyttelton

Details

John Jackson (1778-1831)
Portrait of Sarah Spencer (1787-1870), wife of William, 3rd Baron Lyttelton
oil on panel
11 x 9½ in. (28 x 24.2 cm.)

Literature

K. J. Garlick, The Walpole Society 'A Catalogue of Pictures at Althorp', vol. 45, 1974-76, p. 40, no. 309

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Lot Essay

The present picture is most probably a study for a group portrait of Sarah Spencer, Lady Lyttelton and the Hon. William Lyttelton which hangs at Althorp. (Garlick no.308).
Sarah, Baroness Lyttelton (1787-1870), was governess to Edward VII. She was born Lady Sarah Spencer, eldest daughter of George John, 2nd Earl Spencer (1758 1834). For a portrait of her husband see lot 463.

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