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Mezzotint Portrait of Sarah Churchill (Nee Jennings). Duchess of Marlborough by John Smith, After Sir Godfrey Kneller.
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Mezzotint Portrait of Sarah Churchill (Nee Jennings). Duchess of Marlborough by John Smith, After Sir Godfrey Kneller.

18th century
Sold 22 April 2026 · The Mezzotint Man
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SARAH CHURCHILL (NEE JENNINGS). DUCHESS OF MARLBOROUGH BY JOHN SMITH, AFTER SIR GODFREY KNELLER.

Fine early 18th mezzotint portrait of the illustrious Sarah Churchill (née Jenyns (Jennings)), Duchess of Marlborough by and published by John Smith, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt.

The wife of John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, Sarah Jennings was appointed Lady of the Bedchamber in 1683, and became a close friend and adviser to Queen Anne. Vivacious and adept at politicking, she used her position to further the military career of her husband. Eventually in 1711, her self-confident dominance of the Queen provoked a quarrel and estrangement, and both she and the Duke were dismissed from their offices.

This fine mezzotint is a particularly rich impression which is in an excellent state of conservation. It is housed under rippled glass in a very fine quality ebonised frame with sanded gilt slip.

Date: c.1705

Sheet Dimensions: 34cm x 25cm.

Framed Dimensions: 45cm x 36cm.

Price: £680

All prices include UK mainland delivery. For other territories please ask.

Physical Dimensions
Height
45cm (17.72")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

The Mezzotint Man has dated this Antique Mezzotint Portrait to the 18th Century.

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SA1206173
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SARAH CHURCHILL (NEE JENNINGS). DUCHESS OF MARLBOROUGH BY JOHN SMITH, AFTER SIR GODFREY KNELLER.
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Fine early 18th mezzotint portrait of the illustrious Sarah Churchill (née Jenyns (Jennings)), Duchess of Marlborough by and published by John Smith, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt.
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fig 1. A framed antique monochrome mezzotint portrait of a woman in historical dress with inscribed text at the bottom.
fig 1. Mezzotint Portrait of Sarah Churchill (Nee Jennings). Duchess of Marlborough by John Smith, After Sir Godfrey Kneller.

The wife of John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, Sarah Jennings was appointed Lady of the Bedchamber in 1683, and became a close friend and adviser to Queen Anne. Vivacious and adept at politicking, she used her position to further the military career of her husband. Eventually in 1711, her self-confident dominance of the Queen provoked a quarrel and estrangement, and both she and the Duke were dismissed from their offices.

fig 2. A framed antique monochrome mezzotint portrait of a woman in historical dress with inscribed text at the bottom.
fig 2. Mezzotint Portrait of Sarah Churchill (Nee Jennings). Duchess of Marlborough by John Smith, After Sir Godfrey Kneller.

This fine mezzotint is a particularly rich impression which is in an excellent state of conservation. It is housed under rippled glass in a very fine quality ebonised frame with sanded gilt slip.

Date: c.1705

fig 3. A framed antique monochrome mezzotint portrait of a woman in historical dress with inscribed text at the bottom.
fig 3. Mezzotint Portrait of Sarah Churchill (Nee Jennings). Duchess of Marlborough by John Smith, After Sir Godfrey Kneller.

Sheet Dimensions: 34cm x 25cm.

Framed Dimensions: 45cm x 36cm.

Price: £680

All prices include UK mainland delivery. For other territories please ask.

Height
45cm (17.72")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

The Mezzotint Man has dated this Antique Mezzotint Portrait to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1206173
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A framed antique monochrome mezzotint portrait of a woman in historical dress with inscribed text at the bottom.
MEZZOTINT PORTRAIT OF SARAH CHURCHILL (NEE JENNINGS). DUCHESS OF MARLBOROUGH BY JOHN SMITH, AFTER SIR GODFREY KNELLER.
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A framed antique monochrome mezzotint portrait of a woman in historical dress with inscribed text at the bottom.
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  • ObjectFramed Prints
  • Period18th century
  • StyleBaroque
  • MaterialPaper, Wood, Glass
  • ColourMonochrome
  • MotifsOval portrait format, Inscribed banner, Period costume
  • SizeH 45 cm (18 in) x W 36 cm (14 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

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Mezzotint is a printmaking process of the intaglio family, invented in the seventeenth century, which allows for deep tones and smooth gradations of light and shade rather than relying purely on line work.

Authentic prints from this period were typically produced on laid paper using oil-based printers ink, housed within traditional timber frames featuring glass protection.

Authentication relies on examining the paper for watermarks, checking the plate mark indentation around the image edges, and inspecting the ink under magnification for characteristic dot patterns unique to hand-pulled intaglio presses.

Such historic pieces work well when contrasted against neutral contemporary walls, offering a focal point of classical gravity within minimalist or transitional spaces.

Preservation requires framing with acid-free materials, mounting away from direct sunlight to prevent fading, and maintaining stable indoor humidity levels to avoid paper degradation.
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