John Russell Clocks

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 Clocks

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Brass

18th CENTURY NEOCLASSIC CLOCK WITH CHARIOT

$3,926

H 15.36 in W 11.42 in D 4.34 in

18th CENTURY NEOCLASSIC CLOCK WITH CHARIOT

Located in Firenze, FI

Refined neoclassical clock in gilded bronze and marble base. The body consists of a classical depiction with a gilded bronze chariot and a swan's head, inside which sits a draped gir...

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18th Century French Neoclassical Revival Antique John Russell Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

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 Clocks

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Brass

ELEGANT 18th CENTURY LONDON LONGCASE CLOCK

$5,929

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 Clocks

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Brass

Late 18th Century English Chinoiserie Tavern Clock

$5,593

H 53.15 in W 18.12 in D 7.88 in

Late 18th Century English Chinoiserie Tavern Clock

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Beautiful late 18th Century English Chinoiserie wall or tavern clock. The Chinoiserie decoration on this clock case is of excellent quality and the scale is impressive too. A good br...

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Late 18th Century English Chinoiserie Antique John Russell Clocks

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Brass

George III Longcase Clock, Mahogany, Early 18th Century, England

$4,580Sale Price|30% Off

H 84.65 in W 19.69 in D 10.04 in

George III Longcase Clock, Mahogany, Early 18th Century, England

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 Clocks

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Mahogany

Quality Antique 18th century mahogany longcase clock

$3,357

H 208 in W 49 in D 24 in

Quality Antique 18th century mahogany longcase clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Quality Antique 18th century mahogany longcase clock, having a quality antique 18th century longcase clock, a quality mahogany case with a ...

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18th Century English Antique John Russell Clocks

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Brass

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

$5,721

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 Clocks

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Brass

18th century oak longcase clock by James Draycot Wells

$4,171

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 Clocks

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Metal, 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 Clocks

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Brass

18th Century Longcase Clock by Charles Rowbotham of Leicester

$2,570

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 Clocks

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Oak

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

$13,207

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 Clocks

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Brass

18th Century George III Figured Mahogany Three Pad Stricking Bracket Clock

$10,138

H 17.72 in W 11.03 in D 7.88 in

18th Century George III Figured Mahogany Three Pad Stricking Bracket Clock

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

18th century George III figured mahogany three pad bracket clock by John Wright Dorking, Circa 1780. England A most attractive English bracket clock, made around 1780, signed on ...

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18th Century English George III Antique John Russell Clocks

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Brass

John Russell clocks for sale on 1stDibs.

John Russell clocks 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 clocks, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original clocks by John Russell were created in the Georgian style in united kingdom during the 18th century and earlier. Prices for John Russell clocks can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $7,280 and can go as high as $7,280, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $7,280.