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    British and Victorian Paintings

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    9 September 2004

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    • After James Latham
    Lot 35

    After James Latham

    Portrait of Mary, wife of Edward Howard, 9th Duke of Norfolk, full-length, in a pale blue dress and red wrap, by an urn of carnation

    Price realised

    GBP 3,585

    Estimate

    GBP 3,000 - GBP 5,000

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    After James Latham
    Portrait of Mary, wife of Edward Howard, 9th Duke of Norfolk, full-length, in a pale blue dress and red wrap, by an urn of carnation
    oil on canvas
    77 x 51 5/8 in. (131.1 x 95.6 cm.)

    Provenance

    Gatcombe Park, Isle of Wight.

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    Lot Essay

    The sitter was the daughter and co-heir of Edward Blount of Blagdon, Devon, an early patron and correspondent of Alexander Pope. In 1727 she married Edward Howard (1685-1777) who, in 1732, succeeded as 9th Duke of Norfolk. Despite the Duke's Jacobite past they were received at the court of George II where Lady Irwin recorded that 'The Duchess was a sensible woman... and assured the Queen [that] though she and the Duke were of different religion they had as much duty and regard for the King as any of his subjects'. She was considered to be intelligent, energetic, and charming, if rather formidable. Horace Walpole referred to her as 'My Lord Duchess'. Needlework by her can still be seen at Arundel Castle.

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    Saleroom Notice

    Please note the estimate should read 3000-5000 pounds and not as stated in the catalogue.


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