12th Jan, 2019 9:30 GMT/BST
Country House Sale (Part I)
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Attributed to George Henry Harlow (1787-1819) Unfinished portrait of Mary (nee Ricketts),...
Attributed to George Henry Harlow (1787-1819)
Unfinished portrait of Mary (nee Ricketts), Countess of Northesk (1768-1835)
Oil on canvas, 60cm by 52cm (oval)
Provenance: By Family descent
Sale: Sotheby's London "The British Sale: Part II - Paintings, Drawings and Watercolours" Lot 136, 15th June 2000
Mary Ricketts married Admiral William Carnegie, 7th Earl of Northesk (1758-1831) in 1788. Carnegie whose family seat was Ethie Castle, Arbroath was third in command at the Battle of Trafalgar.
Mary inherited the Balmerino Pearls believed to be a gift from Charles II and is believed to be wearing them in this portrait.
Not SoldUnfinished portrait of Mary (nee Ricketts), Countess of Northesk (1768-1835)
Oil on canvas, 60cm by 52cm (oval)
Provenance: By Family descent
Sale: Sotheby's London "The British Sale: Part II - Paintings, Drawings and Watercolours" Lot 136, 15th June 2000
Mary Ricketts married Admiral William Carnegie, 7th Earl of Northesk (1758-1831) in 1788. Carnegie whose family seat was Ethie Castle, Arbroath was third in command at the Battle of Trafalgar.
Mary inherited the Balmerino Pearls believed to be a gift from Charles II and is believed to be wearing them in this portrait.
Auction: Country House Sale (Part I), 12th Jan, 2019
Country House Sale (Part I)
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