John Russell Decorative Objects

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 Decorative Objects

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Brass

George III Era Longcase Clock – 18th Century

$5,232Sale 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 Decorative Objects

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Mahogany

18th century oak longcase clock by James Draycot Wells

$4,186

H 92 in W 19.25 in D 10.25 in

18th century oak longcase clock by James Draycot Wells

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

18th century oak longcase clock by james draycot wells, circa 1790. Excellent quality golden oak longcase clock. Second hand dial, date and baring the makers disc at the top. Hood ...

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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique John Russell Decorative Objects

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Metal, Brass

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

$5,742

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 Decorative Objects

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Brass

18th Century Longcase Clock by Charles Rowbotham of Leicester

$2,578

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 Decorative Objects

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Oak

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 Decorative Objects

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Brass

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

$15,603

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 Decorative Objects

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Brass

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

$16,908

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 Decorative Objects

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Brass

18th Century German Grandfather Clock

$9,988

H 96 in W 28 in D 18 in

18th Century German Grandfather Clock

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Mid 18th century walnut wood framed German 8-Day Grandfather clock. The tall case clock featured a dark walnut case with flared base, hood with half-columns and turned finials. Iron ...

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1750s German Antique John Russell Decorative Objects

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Brass

ELEGANT 18th CENTURY LONDON LONGCASE CLOCK

$5,951

H 92.52 in W 21.66 in D 9.85 in

ELEGANT 18th CENTURY LONDON LONGCASE CLOCK

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A George III period fiddle back mahogany longcase clock. The eight day movement with a full brass dial signed Ed Mann, London Fully cleaned with 2 years warranty Circa 1775

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Late 18th Century English George III Antique John Russell Decorative Objects

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Brass

18th Century 8 Day Mahogany Long Case Clock, by B. Francis of Gravesend

$13,296

H 85 in W 19 in D 9.5 in

18th Century 8 Day Mahogany Long Case Clock, by B. Francis of Gravesend

Located in London, GB

A late 18th century mahogany long case clock, by B. Francis of Gravesend, having arched top with brass finials and fluted columns, enclosing eight-day striking movement with silvered...

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Late 18th Century English George III Antique John Russell Decorative Objects

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Brass

Rare 18th Century English Clock

$6,891

H 24.41 in Dm 12.21 in

Rare 18th Century English Clock

Located in Madrid, ES

Rare 18th century English clock Marquetry Weight: 9.20 kg England Sizes: H 62cm L 31cm very good condition.

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18th Century English British Colonial Antique John Russell Decorative Objects

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Bronze

LATE 18th CENTURY NEOCLASSICAL “TEMPIETTO” CLOCK

$3,375

H 16.15 in W 10.24 in D 3.55 in

LATE 18th CENTURY NEOCLASSICAL “TEMPIETTO” CLOCK

Located in Firenze, FI

Elegant “tempietto” clock in white marble with gilded bronze finishes. The clock features a rectangular base, embellished with two columns and a temple top. The finish is embellished...

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