Portrait of Miss Catherine Johnson 1710; by Anthony Russel

Name: Portrait of Miss Catherine Johnson 1710; by Anthony Russel
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA630756
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

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Description

Oil on canvas in a fine carved and giltwood period frame. Signed and dated 7 July 1710, mid left.

This is a charming portrait of the young Catherine Russel of Milton Bryan(t) Manor, Bedfordshire. The manor, which had been the property of Woburn Abbey until the Dissolution, had been acquired by William Johnson in 1665.

ANTHONY RUSSEL (1663-1743) was the son of the artist Theodore Russel. He studied under Riley c1680; his style was strongly influenced by van Dyke. He was regarded as a minor competitor to Richardson and Murray. He died in July 1743 aged 80.

SIZE: 35.25 x 30 inches inc. frame.

PROVENANCE: Private Collection, Edinburgh, Scotland. This owner having had the painting and frame restored and conserved, Verso: Type written label "Portrait of Miss Catherine Johnson of Milton Bryan, aged 10, 7th July 1710. Mother of Catherine, the first wife of Sir Hugh Inglis (1744-1820) Director of the East India Company. Painted by Anthony Russel 1663-1743." There is also a fragment of an old handwritten label, from which it seems the information had come.

Physical Dimensions

Height

89cm (35.04")

Width

76cm (29.92")

Depth

3cm (1.18")

Declaration

Roy Precious - Antiques & Fine Art has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA630756

Dealers Internal Reference

9141

Description

Oil on canvas in a fine carved and giltwood period frame. Signed and dated 7 July 1710, mid left.

This is a charming portrait of the young Catherine Russel of Milton Bryan(t) Manor, Bedfordshire.

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The manor, which had been the property of Woburn Abbey until the Dissolution, had been acquired by William Johnson in 1665.

Roy Precious - Antiques & Fine Art

fig 1. Portrait of Miss Catherine Johnson 1710; by Anthony Russel

ANTHONY RUSSEL (1663-1743) was the son of the artist Theodore Russel. He studied under Riley c1680; his style was strongly influenced by van Dyke. He was regarded as a minor competitor to Richardson and Murray. He died in July 1743 aged 80.

fig 2. Portrait of Miss Catherine Johnson 1710; by Anthony Russel

SIZE: 35.25 x 30 inches inc. frame.

PROVENANCE: Private Collection, Edinburgh, Scotland. This owner having had the painting and frame restored and conserved, Verso: Type written label "Portrait of Miss Catherine Johnson of Milton Bryan, aged 10, 7th July 1710. Mother of Catherine, the first wife of Sir Hugh Inglis (1744-1820) Director of the East India Company. Painted by Anthony Russel 1663-1743." There is also a fragment of an old handwritten label, from which it seems the information had come.