John Russell

English, 1745-1806

Russell was born in Guildford, Surrey in 1745, his father John Snr was four times the mayor of the town and an artist himself. The young John Russell trained under Francis Cotes RA who was one of the pioneers of English pastel painting. Both he and Cotes were admirers of the celebrated Italian pastel artist Rosalba Carriera, her methods significantly influenced his technique of "sweetening". At 19 and much to the protests of his family & teacher he converted to Methodism. In 1767 he set up his studio in London when he met the notorious Dr. William Dodd, whose portrait he painted in 1768. At this time he had met the Countess of Huntingdon along with many other members of the nobility. In 1770 he married Hannah Faden and moved to Cavendish Square London. he travelled extensively painting around Britain, in 1770 he entered The Royal Academy of Art and won the the gold medal the same year, he also exhibited at The Society of Artists, he exhibited around 330 works at the Academy between 1769 until his death. In 1788 he painted a number of important commissions that led to him being appointed as pastel painter to King George III, he also painted Queen Charlotte, the Prince of Wales and the Duke of York. By this time Russell had developed an extensive fashionable & influential clientele. Russell was a deeply religious man and shunned the dinner circuit of London high society, due to concerns of being exposed to blasphemous conversation. He was however on good terms with Sir Joshua Reynolds with whom he dined with at the Academy, the Dilettanti Society and the Literary Club. Russell's work can be viewed at many of the prominent galleries in the UK and around the world including the National Portrait Gallery London, The Metropolitan Museum of Art New York but the largest collection is held by Guildford House Art Gallery in Guildford. Many of his portraits were engraved by, amongst others, Joseph Collyer, Charles Turner, James Heath, Dean, Bartolozzi and Trotter. Russell was troubled by ill-health he had contracted cholera and died of typhus in the city of Hull in 1806. John Russell is recognized as one of the greatest pastel painters.

Creator: John Russell

A Rare Ebonised Table Clock 18th Century

$7,280

A Rare Ebonised Table Clock 18th Century

By John Russell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A RARE EBONISED TABLE CLOCK WITH PIVOTTED DE BETHUNE TYPE ESCAPEMENT John Russell, Falkirk The bell top case with handle and four cone finials over pierced wooden sound frets on a pl...

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Late 18th Century Scottish George III Antique John Russell

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Brass

‘Royal’ Barometer by John Russell, Watchmaker to the Prince Regent

$73,998 / item

‘Royal’ Barometer by John Russell, Watchmaker to the Prince Regent

By John Russell

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

This superbly crafted wheel barometer and thermometer has a mahogany case surrounded by twisted brass stringing and central panels of foliate tendrils above Russell’s signature thistle motif in black and gilt verre églomisé. It is surmounted by a brass Prince of Wales feather finial. The long, rectangular thermometer plate is inscribed ‘Thermometers: Beaumar, Fahrenheit, Royal Society of London’, the latter being an early attempt to standardise temperature measurement. The circular dial is inscribed ‘Changeable, Fair, Settled Fair, Much Rain’ and ‘Rain’ and signed across the centre ‘J Russell, Falkirk, Invt et Fecit, Watch Maker to his R.H the Prince Regent’. The reverse has a paper label ‘Russell, Iden Collection Inventory 1896’. Scottish, circa 1815. Provenance: Mr Walter Iden. Published: Percy G. Dawson, The Iden Clock Collection, Woodbridge, 1987. No.125, p.280. These ‘royal barometers’ were so named because John Russell of Falkirk...

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1810s Scottish Antique John Russell

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Metal

Paris Photographs by Brassai text by John Russell 1st Edtion 1960

$200

Paris Photographs by Brassai text by John Russell 1st Edtion 1960

By George Brassaï, John Russell

Located in CA, CA

First edition, published by Batsford, 1960. Braissais's mesmeric photographs captures the everyday essence of Paris lead by John Russelli's elegant and erudite tour of the city, i...

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Mid-20th Century British John Russell

George III Era Longcase Clock – 18th Century

$5,400Sale Price|20% Off

H 84.65 in W 19.69 in D 10.04 in

George III Era Longcase Clock – 18th Century

Located in Opole, PL

George III Era Longcase Clock – 18th Century his elegant 18th-century George III longcase clock is a true masterpiece of period craftsmanship, dating to the first half of the 1700s....

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Early 18th Century English George III Antique John Russell

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Mahogany

Silver Cased Compensated Weather Barometer Superb Royal Provenance Alfred Clark

$4,520

H 1 in W 2.25 in D 2.25 in

Silver Cased Compensated Weather Barometer Superb Royal Provenance Alfred Clark

Located in Dublin, Ireland

This is a very Rare and Superbly made Sterling Silver Cased Compensated Weather Barometer – The Silver Assay Marks inform us that it was made in 1900 by the famed Silversmith, Alfred...

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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique John Russell

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Sterling Silver

18th Century English Chinoiserie Clock

$3,800

H 92 in W 20 in D 9.5 in

18th Century English Chinoiserie Clock

Located in Charlottesville, VA

An 18th century English longcase clock with chinoiserie decoration on a black lacquer ground, featuring gilt figures, pagodas, and landscape motifs throughout the case. The arched ho...

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18th Century English Antique John Russell

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Brass

Antique George III 18th Century Quality Brass Faced 8 Day Longcase Clock

$5,870

H 76.38 in W 19.89 in D 11.03 in

Antique George III 18th Century Quality Brass Faced 8 Day Longcase Clock

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique George III 18th century quality brass faced 8 day longcase clock by John Pollard of Crediton having a superb quality mahogany case on original bracket feet, ornate square bra...

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18th Century English George III Antique John Russell

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Brass

Aneroid Barometer Germany

$834

H 3 in Dm 10 in

Aneroid Barometer Germany

Located in Norwell, MA

Aneroid barometer with polished brass face on an ornately carved two-toned backboard with hanging loop. Marked "West Germany". 10" ove...

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20th Century John Russell

18th Century Longcase Clock by Charles Rowbotham of Leicester

$2,652

H 88.19 in W 18.51 in D 9.45 in

18th Century Longcase Clock by Charles Rowbotham of Leicester

Located in Brussels, Brussels

A fine longclock from the end of the 18th century circa 1780 in oak by the watchmaker Charles Robotham of the city of Leicester Very beautiful English clock The clock has its o...

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18th Century British Georgian Antique John Russell

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Oak

18th Century Antique Mahogany Quarter-Striking Longcase Clock by John Waldron

$17,286

H 10.63 in W 20.08 in D 90.95 in

18th Century Antique Mahogany Quarter-Striking Longcase Clock by John Waldron

Located in Devon, GB

This superb George III longcase clock is veneered throughout with patinated figured mahogany of excellent colour. The base, trunk with openin...

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1760s English George III Antique John Russell

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Brass

Oak barometer

$1,078Sale Price|20% Off

H 33 in W 11 in D 3.5 in

Oak barometer

Located in Cheshire, GB

Carved oak barometer, the shaped carved oak frame with rectangular thermometer above the silvered dial inscribed J. Durkin, Middlesbrough, encased in copper frame. Dimensions Height ...

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Early 20th Century British John Russell

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Oak

English Mahogany Prince of Wales Banjo Barometer, Circa 1820

$7,500

H 42 in W 12 in D 2 in

English Mahogany Prince of Wales Banjo Barometer, Circa 1820

Located in Charleston, SC

English mahogany four dial banjo barometer with broken arch pediment, steel engraved face with Prince of Wales motif, and original rotating bone dial. Barometer can be restored to wo...

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1820s English George III Antique John Russell

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Steel

18th Century Antique Ebonized Bracket Clock by William Allam of London

$18,669

H 14.5 in W 9.75 in D 7.25 in

18th Century Antique Ebonized Bracket Clock by William Allam of London

By William Allam

Located in Devon, GB

A fine 18th century George III period ebonized striking bracket clock of rarer, smaller size. The well proportioned bell-top ebonized case is surmounted by a cast brass carrying handle and four pine cone finials. The 6 inch signed, brass dial has twin subsidiary dials for strike or silent and for slow or fast regulation. There are mock pendulum and date apertures within the matted centre of the dial. The five pillar fusee movement has an engraved, signed backplate with verge escapement...

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Late 18th Century British George III Antique John Russell

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Wood

18th Century Antique Mahogany and Brass Bracket Clock by John Turner of London

$15,903

H 18.5 in W 11.5 in D 7.75 in

18th Century Antique Mahogany and Brass Bracket Clock by John Turner of London

By John Turner, London

Located in Devon, GB

A George III period antique brass-mounted mahogany bracket clock by the London maker John Turner. The bell-top case with brass lined front door and brass side frets stands on brass...

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Late 18th Century English George III Antique John Russell

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Brass

"The Holy Bible" By Rev. John Brown, 1870s

$1,193

H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 3.94 in

"The Holy Bible" By Rev. John Brown, 1870s

Located in Palermo, IT

"The Holy Bible" By Rev. John Brown, 1870s Old and new testaments. Marginal references and illustrations; An exact summary of the several books; A paraphrase on the most obscure or i...

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1870s British Antique John Russell

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Paper

Previously Available Items

John Russell, "Francis Bacon" Book

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H 10.44 in W 8.08 in D 1.38 in

John Russell, "Francis Bacon" Book

By John Russell

Located in CA, CA

First edition, published by Thames & Hudson, 1971 A vibrant monograph of prolific English painter Francis Bacon's work, from Sunday Times art critic John Russell. Based upon conve...

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Late 20th Century British John Russell

John Russell furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

John Russell furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of John Russell furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by John Russell were created in the mid-century modern style in united kingdom during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Lord Snowdon, Mobo Toys, and His Masters Voice. Prices for John Russell furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $185 and can go as high as $111,754, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $486.