63045: John Russell (British, 1745-1806) Portrait de l'

John Russell (British, 1745-1806) Portrait de l'Artiste, Madame Russell (Hannah Fadden) et son bebè (two works), 1774 Pastel on paper 22-1/2 x 18-1/2 inches (57.2 x 47.0 cm) (Portrait of a Woman and Child) (sight) 22-1/2 x 18-3/4 inches (57.2 x 47.6 cm) (Portrait of a Gentleman) (sight) Portrait of a Woman signed lower right: Russell p. / 1774 Property from the Collection of R. Douglas Houser, Dallas, Texas PROVENANCE: Monsieur A.A.G. Lea, Esq., great-grandson of the artist, London; Vicars Brothers, Ltd., London; Private collection, Dallas. EXHIBITION: London, "Exposition des Oeuvres de Russell", 1909; Galerie C. Brunner, Paris, "Exposition des Pastellistes Angles du XVIIIe Siecle", April - June 1911 LITERATURE: G. C. Williamson, La Vie et Les Oeuvree de John Russell R.A., Pg. 19, illustrated. Doug Houser, a long-term resident of Dallas, has an eye for excellence and a passion for the fine things in life. Over an intensive period of 3 years, with input from one of Dallas’ most sophisticated interior designers, Sherry Hayslip, Doug traveled with a mission – to decorate his Beaux Art inspired Turtle Creek home with the finest examples of fin-de-siècle design. From 2002 to 2005, he visited Paris, Lyons, Rome, Florence, Bueno Aires, and other destinations, searching for extraordinary furniture and decorative arts, many of which are featured within this catalogue. HID03101062020 © 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Condition Report: Framed under glass. Not examined out of frame. Scuff marks in the mas collar and left shoulder.
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