Live Auction 5445The Arthur Ackermann and Peter Johnson Collection: A Connoisseur's Choice
James Sharples (1825-1893)
Lot 84

James Sharples (1825-1893)

Portrait traditionally identified as Hester Thrale (1741-1821), bust length, in profile

Closed8 May 2008

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GBP 312

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James Sharples (1825-1893)
Portrait traditionally identified as Hester Thrale (1741-1821), bust length, in profile
inscribed 'Mrs Thrale' (on reverse)
watercolour and bodycolour
oval, 10¾ x 8¾ in. (27.3 x 22.3 cm.)

Specialist note

Born Hester Salisbury, Mrs Thrale was well known for her salons where poets and authors congregated. She was very well regarded in literary circles and by leading figures of the day, such as Dr Johnson on whom she wrote two books.