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John Hoppner, R.A.
Early 19th Century Portrait "Countess Margaret Spencer"

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$12,500
£9,445.84
€10,907.63
CA$17,466.86
A$19,380.96
CHF 10,152.16
MX$237,662.55
NOK 129,132
SEK 121,895.10
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JOHN HOPPNER R.A. (British, 1758–1810), "Countess Margaret Spencer," oil on canvas, canvas (relined): 36" x 28", overall (framed): 35" x 43". John Hoppner, R.A. plaque mounted center bottom of frame, tag attached to hanging wire on left that reads, "Clifford Spitzer c/o Turner Whittel Whse, 1200 Battery St. San Francisco, CA. Red tag attached to right side of hanging wire reads, "C. Spitzer c/o Hud Clothing," Provenance: From the private collection of a prominent business man who lived in Oahu, Hawaii in the late 1800’s until the Battle of Midway broke out. Thence, by familial descent to current owner, San Francisco, CA. Literature: "John Hoppner, R.A." 1909, by William McKay and W. Roberts, published by P. & D. Colnaghi & Co. 13 and 14, Pall Mall East and George Bell & Sons, York House, Portugal Street. Page 242: "SPENCER, MARGARET, COUNTESS MARGARET GEORGIANA, daughter of Stephen Poyntz, Esq., of Midgeham House, Berks; married 20 Dec., 1755, John Spencer, who was created Baron Spencer of Althrop 3 April, 1761, and Earl Spencer 1 Nov., 1765; died 18 March, 1814. Her eldest daughter was the famous Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, and her eldest son was the founder of the celebrated Althrop Library. Bust of an elderly lady, full face; mob cap; black dress, frilled at neck; hands crossed on lap, holding a partly-opened book with fingers as book-mark"
  • Creator:
    John Hoppner, R.A. (1758 - 1810, British)
  • Creation Year:
    Unknown
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 43 in (109.22 cm)Width: 35 in (88.9 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Good Antique condition, consistent with age and use.
  • Gallery Location:
    San Francisco, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1378213186192

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