Ozias Humphrey, R.A. (1742-1810)

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Ozias Humphrey, R.A. (1742-1810)

Portrait of a Lady said to be M^r^s Abington, standing full length, holding a Book

inscribed on a fragment of paper taken from the mount 'M^r^s Abington/Ozias Humphrey pinx^t./1782.'; pencil and watercolour with touches of white heightening
12¾ x 7½in. (324 x 190mm.) (22)

Provenance

S Addington; Christie's, 22 May 1886, lot 30 (42 gns. to Colnaghi)
Mrs Harrison Willi...

Lot Essay

Frances Abington (1737-1815) né Frances Barton, began her working life as a flower girl and street singer. Her stage debut was at the Haymarket in 1755 and her most popular role was under Garrick at Drury Lane (1764-1782). Painted by Reynolds and Zoffany she was a leader of English fashion

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