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THBThomas Hudson (British, 1701-1779) Pair of Portraits: Mr. James Hilhouse of Cornwallis House, Clifton
Lot 211
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Thomas Hudson (British, 1701-1779)
Pair of Portraits: Mr. James Hilhouse of Cornwallis House, Clifton and Mrs. Hilhouse
Unsigned, inscribed "JAMES HILHOUSE./1755" and "MRS. JAMES HILHOUSE/NEE MARTIN/1755," respectively, identified on presentation plaques and on an auction label (see below) affixed to the stretcher of Mr. Hilhouse's portrait.
Oil on canvas, 50 x 40 in. (127.0 x 101.6 cm), framed.
Condition: Both lined, retouch, fine craquelure, surface grime.
Provenance: J. de Courcy Hamilton, by descent to Mrs. Seymour Obermer; to Mrs. George Sawyer; to Mrs. I. de Giorgio; Sotheby's, London, November 18th, 1970, lot 16; through to James A. Williams; Sotheby's New York, Friday October 20, 2000, Mercer House, Savannah: The Collection of The Late James A. Williams, Sale 7527,Lot 254; to a private Rhode Island collection.
Estimate $20,000-30,000
Mr. Hilhouse holds an envelope inscribed "To Mrs. Hilhouse at Bristol" in his left hand. Mrs. Hilhouse's portrait has a handwritten partial label on the stretcher ascribing the work to Hudson and makes mention of Mr. Hilhouse's companion portrait where he holds the envelope addressed to his wife.
The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. - Shipping Info
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