Daniel Gardner (1750-1805)

Portrait of William Pennington

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Daniel Gardner (1750-1805)
Portrait of William Pennington
with inscription 'William Pennington/of Castle Mills, Kendall/By Daniel Gardner' (on a label attached to the stretcher)
pastel, oval
11¾ x 10 in. (29.9 x 25.4 cm.)

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Lot Essay

Christie's are greatful to Neil Jeffares for his help in cataloguing this work.
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The sitter is William Pennington (1713-1790), a mill-wright and inventor, of Castle Mills, Kendal. Gardner, originally from Kendal, was a great friend of Pennington's son, also named William, who served as mayor of Kendal twice, firstly in 1786-1787 and again in 1803-1804.

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