Lot Essay
Van Dyck's prototype, formerly at Althorp, is now in the National Gallery, London.
The Property of The Lord Talbot of Malahide, removed from Wardour Castle (Lots 65-79)
After Sir Anthony Van Dyck
Details
After Sir Anthony Van Dyck
Group Portrait of Lady Elizabeth Thimbleby and Dorothy Rivers, Viscountess Andover, daughters of Thomas Savage, 1st Earl Rivers; the former in a white dress and brown shawl, the latter in a yellow dress and brown shawl and holding a flower taken from a basket held by a winged putti
with inscription, middle left 'Lady Elizabeth Thimbleby/Daurs of Thos. Savage/1st Earl Rivers.'
and with inscription, lower right 'Lady Henrietta Sheldon'
50¾ x 65in. (128.91 x 165.1cm.)
Group Portrait of Lady Elizabeth Thimbleby and Dorothy Rivers, Viscountess Andover, daughters of Thomas Savage, 1st Earl Rivers; the former in a white dress and brown shawl, the latter in a yellow dress and brown shawl and holding a flower taken from a basket held by a winged putti
with inscription, middle left 'Lady Elizabeth Thimbleby/Daurs of Thos. Savage/1st Earl Rivers.'
and with inscription, lower right 'Lady Henrietta Sheldon'
50¾ x 65in. (128.91 x 165.1cm.)
Literature
J.P. Neale, Views of the Seats of Noblemen and Gentlemen, V, London 1822, sub Wardour, in the Dining Room as Van Dyck.