Old Masters, British & European Paintings - 9th September 2026
Lot 51
Circle of John Russell, RA (1745-1806)
Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £318
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Description
George Smith (c.1763-c.1802)
Portrait of a Lady, Bust length, Wearing an Elegant White Dress with Blue Ribbon and Sash
Signed Geo Smith and further indistinctly inscribed (lower left)
Pastels on paper
53 x 42.5cm; 20¾ x 16¾in
Literature:
Neil Jeffares, "George Smith", Dictionary of pastellists before 1800, online edition, no. J.6844.161