Lot Essay
According to the artist's ledger (see Williamson/Engleheart, supra), this portrait was painted in August 1794.
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Rev. Dr John Warren, Bishop of St David and Bangor (1730-1800), facing right in black gown and white bands, powdered hair
Details
GEORGE ENGLEHEART (1750-1829)
Rev. Dr John Warren, Bishop of St David and Bangor (1730-1800), facing right in black gown and white bands, powdered hair
oval, 2 1/8 in. (55 mm.) high, silver-gilt frame with lock of plaited hair on reverse
Rev. Dr John Warren, Bishop of St David and Bangor (1730-1800), facing right in black gown and white bands, powdered hair
oval, 2 1/8 in. (55 mm.) high, silver-gilt frame with lock of plaited hair on reverse
Provenance
Lady Weardale; Sotheby's, London, 14 May 1925, lot 270 (£54).
Anonymous sale; Christie's, London, 26 November 1986, lot 60.
Anonymous sale; Christie's, London, 26 November 1986, lot 60.
Literature
G. C. Williamson/H. L. D. Engleheart, George Engleheart 1750-1829, London, 1902, pp. 29, 88.
Special notice
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