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109. D7784 George, Prince of Denmark By and published by John Smith, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt Mezzotint 14 1/8 in. x 10 in. (352 mm x 252 mm), trimmed to plate size 1702 Lettered in two lines His Royal Highness George Prince of Denmark L.d High Admiral of / England General of her Majesties Forces and Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports &c. Below left G. Kneller S. R. Imp: et Angl: Eques Aur: Pinx Below centre I. Smith fec: Below right Sold by I. Smith at ye Lyon & Crown in Russel Street Covent Garden
I As described. London (BM, 1902-10-11-4550 ... 4551), Oxford (Christ Church, Smith vol. I, fol. 18), Oxford (AM, Sutherland collection, Burnet vol. II, pt. VII, p. 336), Paris (BN, Ec. 85, fol. 74, worn impression, cut), Plymouth (CAG, COP16, f. 17, trimmed), Windsor (RL, RCIN 603448). II Reworked and strengthened. With eyelashes. London (NPG, D7784), Oxford (AM, Sutherland collection, Burnet vol. II, pt. VII, p. 336, good impression).
References: CS 96 II; Wessely 100; BM 11; Stewart 297. Location of original painting and related material: Unknown. See photograph (1913) of related portrait of Prince George of Denmark by Kneller in the Heinz Archive and Library, NPG, London.
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110. D11926 George, Prince of Denmark Published by John Smith, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt Mezzotint 7 3/4 in. x 5 3/4 in. (197 mm x 146 mm) plate size circa 1683-1729 Lettered in two lines His Royal Highness George Prince of / Denmark Below left G.Kneller Eques pinx: Below right Sold by I.Smith at the Lyon and Crown in Russell Street Covent Garden
As described. Amsterdam (RM, RP-P-OB-33-412), Eton (CL, Storer Burnet, vol. IV, opp. p. 515, cut), London (BM, 1950-5-20-1010), London (NPG, D11926), New York (NYPL, vol. 2, fol. 8), Oxford (Christ Church, Smith vol. I, fol. 2), Plymouth (CAG, COP16, f. 106, cut), Windsor (RL, RCIN 603449).
References: Not in CS or in Wessely; BM 12. Location of original painting and related material: Unknown; a reduced version of the mezzotint by John Smith (CS 96). See photograph (1913) of related portrait in the Heinz Archive and Library, NPG, London.
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111. D11533 George, Prince of Denmark By and published by John Smith, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt Mezzotint 13 3/4 in. x 10 in. (350 mm x 253 mm) plate size 1706 (1704) Lettered in three lines His Royal Highness George Prince of Denmark/ Lord High Admiral of England, General of Her Majesties Forces & Lord / Warden of the Cinque Ports &c. Below left G.Kneller S.R. Imp. et Angl. Eques Aur. pinx. 1704. Below centre I. Smith Fec. Below right Sold by I Smith at the Lyon and Crown in Russel Street Covent Garden
I As described. Amsterdam (RM, RP-P-OB-32-733), Glasgow (HAG, GLAHA 16359), London (BM, Bb.1-164, trimmed to platemark, 1902-10-11-4552 ...4553, and 1902-10-11-8212, 1950-5-20-100), London (NPG, D11533), London (UCL, Strang G2041), New York (NYPL, vol. 2, fol. 51), Oxford (Christ Church, Smith vol. I, fol. 19), Paris (BN, Ec. 85, fol. 75, cut, and Cd. 12 ca, fol. 30, cut), Windsor (RL, RCIN 603440). II Retouched along the bridge of nose and elsewhere. London (BM, 1902-10-11-4554 ... 4555), Oxford (AM, Sutherland collection, Burnet vol. II, pt. VII, p. 338), Plymouth (CAG, COP16, f. 20, cut).. III Posthumously published. Appears altered but simply worn. Traces of oxidisation. London (BM, 1902-10-11-8213, 1902-10-11-4556).
References: CS 97 I; Wessely 101; BM 15; Stewart 299. Location of original painting and related material: Whole length portrait by Sir Godfrey Kneller, National Maritime Museum, Greenwich (BHC 2714; Stewart 299). See also the reduced version by John Smith (CS 98; BM 19).
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112. D11925 George, Prince of Denmark By and published by John Smith, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt Mezzotint 8 in. x 5 3/4 in. (203 mm x 147 mm) plate size 1706 Lettered His Royal Highness George Prince of Denmark. Below left G. Kneller Eques pinx. Below left towards centre I. Smith fec. Below right Sold by I. Smith at the Lyon and Crown in Russel street Covent Garden.
I Before the lettering. Unfinished. Drapery at lower right unresolved. George unfinished (without spear). Oxford (AM, Sutherland collection, Burnet vol. II, pt. VII, p. 342). II As described. Amsterdam (RM, RP-P-OB-32-734), Glasgow (HAG, GLAHA 16314), London (BM, 1902-10-11-8214, 1902-10-11-4557, late impression), London (NPG, D11925), New York (NYPL, vol. 2, fol. 48), Oxford (AM, Sutherland collection, Burnet vol. II, pt. VII, p. 342), Plymouth (CAG, COP16, f. 107, with pen and brown ink inscription by Smith: 1706, cut), Windsor (RL, RCIN 603443). III Chin adjusted and profile of face. Pale overall with dark lines in the shadows made by roulette. London (BM, 1902-10-11-4558, 1902-10-11-8215, top corners cut), Oxford (AM, Sutherland collection, Burnet vol. II, pt. VII, p. 342), Windsor (RL, RCIN 603441-2).
References: CS 98 II; Wessely 102; BM 19. Location of original painting and related material: Whole length portrait by Sir Godfrey Kneller, National Maritime Museum, Greenwich (BHC 2714; Stewart 299). Reduced, reversed version of the mezzotint by John Smith CS 97 (BM 15) but without the right arm and baton.
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Grinling Gibbons by and published by John Smith, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt 1690 NPG D11514 |
113. D11514 Grinling Gibbons By and published by John Smith, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt Mezzotint 13 5/8 in. x 10 1/4 in. (345 mm x 260 mm) plate size 1690 Lettered Mr Grinlin Gibbons Below centre I Smith fe: & exc: Lower centre within design G:Kneller pinx
I As described. Amsterdam (RM, RP-P-OB-33-416), Cambridge (Magdalene, Pepys Collection, vol. III, fol. 34 / 264), Chatsworth (Smith vol. I, fol. 160, cut), Eton (CL, Storer Granger, period VII, classes VIII to IX, fol. 17), Glasgow (HAG, GLAHA 16239), London (BM, 1902-10-11-4571 and 1950-5-20-102), London (NPG, D 11514), London (UCL, Strang G2042, sheet), New Haven (B1978.43.269), New York (NYPL, vol. 1, fol. 77, dated 1690), Oxford (Christ Church, Smith vol. I, fol. 84), Paris (BN, Ec. 86, fol. 49, cut, and Cd. 12 c, fol. 40, trimmed), Plymouth (CAG, Cottonian Gallery display), Windsor (RL, RCIN 655095). II Posthumously published.
References: CS 105 I; Wessely 110; BM 3; Stewart 302. Location of original painting and related material: Three quarter length portrait by Sir Godfrey Kneller in the collection of the Hermitage, St Petersburg (inv. no. 1346); copy after Kneller in the collection of the National Portrait Gallery, London (NPG 2925; Piper 1963, pp. 136-137, pl. 14d). See also the mezzotint copy by Pieter Schenck of Pieter van der Plaes (H. XXV, 845).
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114. D8230 Grinling Gibbons with his wife, Elizabeth Gibbons By and published by John Smith, after John Closterman Mezzotint 12 in. x 13 3/4 in. (305 mm x 350 mm) plate size 1691 (1691) Lettered Mr: Gibbons & M.rs Gibbons Below left J. Closterman pinx: Below right J.Smith fecit et ex
I Before the lettering. Amsterdam (RM, RP-P-OB-32-742, with the lettering in pen and ink), London (BM, large Smith vol. I, p. 42, trimmed). II As described. Amsterdam (RM, RP-P-OB-32-741, margins, fine), Cambridge (Magdalene, Pepys Collection, vol. III, fol. 35 or 265), Chatsworth (Smith vol. I, fol. 161), Eton (CL, Storer Granger, period VII, classes VIII to IX, fol. 18), Glasgow (HAG, GLAHA 16240), London (BM, 1902-10-11-4572, margins, good), London (NPG, D8230, D1335 and D2430), London (UCL, Strang G2043, small margins), New Haven (B1974.12.485 and B1977.14.12332), New York (NYPL, vol. 1, fol. 82, dated 1691), Oxford (Christ Church, Smith vol. II, fol. 48, good), Paris (BN, Ec. 86, fol. 50, cut), Plymouth (CAG, COP16, f. 89, trimmed), Windsor (RL, RCIN 655096). III Posthumously published.
References: CS 106 II; Wessely 111; BM 1; Rogers 1981, 5; Rogers 1983, 38. Location of original painting and related material: Unknown.
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Thomas Gill by John Smith, after Thomas Murray 1700 NPG D11681 |
115. D11681 Thomas Gill senior By after John Smith; Thomas Murray Mezzotint 13 1/4 in. x 9 in. (338 mm x 230 mm) plate size 1700 Lettered in three lines Thomas Gill M.D. / Colleg: Med: Lond: Socius, / et Registrarius. Below left Tho: Murrey pinx: Below right I.Smith fec:
As described. Amsterdam (RM, RP-P-OB-32-743), Cambridge (Magdalene, Pepys Collection, vol. III, fol. 14 /198), Chatsworth (Smith vol. I, fols. 164-5), Eton (CL, Storer Granger, Period VII, classes IV to VII, fol. 87, in pen and ink at lower right: 1700), Glasgow (HAG, GLAHA 16246), London (BM, 1902-10-11-4573, margins, and large Smith vol. I, p. 42, margins and 1875-5-8-603, Portraits, water stain), London (NPG, D11681), New York (NYPL, vol. 1, fol. 155, dated 1700), Oxford (Christ Church, Smith vol. I, fol. 62), Paris (BN, Ec. 85, fol. 149, 10 mm margins, and Ec. 86, fol. 36, cut), Plymouth (CAG, COP16, f. 79, 10 mm margins), Windsor (RL, RCIN 655133).
References: CS 107; Wessely 112; BM 1. Location of original painting and related material: Unknown.
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Thomas Gill by and published by John Smith, after Thomas Murray 1694 NPG D11762 |
116. D11762 Thomas Gill junior By and published by John Smith, after Thomas Murray Mezzotint 10 in. x 7 5/8 in. (255 mm x 193 mm) plate size 1694 Lettered Thomas Gill. Below left T. Murrey Pinx: Below right I. Smith fec: et ex:
As described. Amsterdam (RM, RP-P-OB-32-744), Chatsworth (Smith vol. I, fol. 163), Eton (CL, Storer Granger, Period VII, Class I-III, fol. 115), Glasgow (HAG, GLAHA 16851), London (BM, 1902-10-11-4574, cut), London (NPG, D11762), New York (NYPL, vol. 1, fol. 103, dated 1694), Oxford (Christ Church, Smith vol. I, fol. 29), Paris (BN, Ec. 86, fol. 37, cut), Plymouth (CAG, COP16, f. 120, trimmed), Windsor (RL, RCIN 655134).
References: CS 108; Wessely 113; BM 1. Location of original painting and related material: Unknown. See CS 107 for the Smith mezzotint of his father Dr Thomas Gill.
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117. D11699 Sir Richard Gipps By and published by John Smith, after John Closterman Mezzotint 13 3/8 in. x 9 7/8 in. (340 mm x 250 mm) plate size 1687 Lettered Sr Richard Gipps Kn.t Below left I Closterman pinx: Below right I Smith fec: et excudit.
I Before the lettering and coat of arms. London (BM, 1902-10-11-4575, small margins, fine, in pen and brown ink at lower left: I Closterman pinx, right , I.Smith fec: et exc., and large Smith vol. I, p. 43, margins, fine). II Lettered. Cambridge (Magdalene, Pepys collection, vol. II, 2979/114b), Chatsworth (Smith vol. I, fol. 158), London (BM, 1950-5-20-33, in pen and brown ink at lower right corner: 1687, and 1902-10-11-4576, margins), London (UCL, Strang G2044, trimmed), New York (NYPL, vol. 1, fol. 35, with marbling effect drawn in grey ink and dated 1687). III As described, with left hand added in front of robe. Amsterdam (RM, RP-P-OB-32-745), Chatsworth (Smith vol. I, fol. 159), Eton (CL, Storer Granger, Period VII, Class I-III, opp. fol. 117), Glasgow (HAG, GLAHA 16430), London (BM, 1902-10-11-4577, margins and large Smith vol. I, p. 43, margins, good), London (NPG, D11699), Oxford (Christ Church, Smith vol. I, fol. 45), Paris (BN, Ec. 85, fol. 138, trimmed), Plymouth (CAG, COP16, f. 65, trimmed), Windsor (RL, RCIN 655149).
References: CS 109 III; Wessely 114; BM 1; Rogers 1981, 3; Rogers 1983, 39. Location of original painting and related material: Unknown.
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118. D11578 David Boyle, 1st Earl of Glasgow By John Smith, after Jonathan Richardson Mezzotint 16 5/8 in. x 11 5/8 in. (422 mm x 295 mm) plate size 1711 Lettered in five lines David Boyle, Earle of Glasgow, Viscount of Kelburn, Lord Boyle/... Lord Register of Scotland. &ca. Below left I. Richardson pinx Below right I. Smith fec.
I Before the lettering. London (BM, Q.1-10, small margins, fine and 1902-10-11-4578), Windsor (RL, RCIN 651256). II As described. Amsterdam (RM, RP-P-OB-32-746), Chatsworth (Smith vol. I, fol. 66), Eton (CL, Storer Granger, Period VIII, Class I-II, opp. fol. 81), London (BM, 1902-10-11-4579, margins), London (NPG, D11578), New York (NYPL, vol. 2, fol. 103, dated 1711, sheet), Paris (BN, Ec. 85, fol. 118, trimmed).
References: CS 110 II; Wessely 115; BM 1. Location of original painting and related material: Unknown.
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119. D11535 William, Duke of Gloucester by and published by John Smith, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt mezzotint 13 5/8 in. x 9 3/4 in. (347 mm x 248 mm) plate size 1691 (circa 1691) Lettered His Highness The Duke of Glocester Below left G. Kneller ad vivum pinxit. Below right I: Smith fecit & excudit
I Before the lettering. Before the G with coronet on curtain. London (BM, 1902-10-11-4580, in pen and brown ink at lower left corner: Kneller, centre, Duke of Glocester and right, Smith f). II Lettered but before G on curtain. London (BM, 1902-10-11-4581, trimmed). III As described. Amsterdam (RM, RP-P-OB-32-747), Cambridge (Magdalene, Pepys Collection, vol. I, fol. 147), Eton (CL, Storer Granger, period VI, class LX, opp. fol. 52), Glasgow (HAG, GLAHA 16215), London (BM, 1902-10-11-4582, margins), London (NPG, D11535), New Haven (B1977.14.1281), New York (NYPL, vol. 1, fol. 80, dated 1691), Oxford (Christ Church, Smith vol. I, fol. 20), Oxford (AM, Sutherland collection, Burnet vol. II, pt. IV, p. 210), Paris (BN, Ec. 85, fol. 77, discoloured impression, cut, and Cd. 11, fol. 104, cut, and Cd. 12 ca, fol. 40, cut), Plymouth (CAG, COP17, f. 8, trimmed), Windsor (RL, RCIN 603462). IV Posthumously published. Face retouched and traces of oxidisation. London (BM, 1902-10-11-4583).
References: CS 111 I; Wessely 116; BM 1; Stewart 847. Location of original painting and related material: Whole length portrait by Sir Godfrey Kneller in the Royal Collection, Windsor Castle (Millar 1963, 341). Mezzotint copy by Pieter Schenck (H. XXV, 630).
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120. D11536 William, Duke of Gloucester By and published by John Smith, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt Mezzotint 16 in. x 9 3/4 in. (405 mm x 249 mm) plate size 1693 (circa 1693) Lettered His Highness The Duke of Glocester Below left G: Kneller Eques pinx: Below right I Smith fec: et exc:
I Before the lettering. Oxford (AM, Sutherland collection, vol. II, pt. V, p. 237). II As described. Amsterdam (RM, RP-P-OB-32-748), Cambridge (Magdalene, Pepys Collection, vol. I, fol. 148), Eton (CL, Storer Granger, period VI, classes LX, fol. 53), Glasgow (HAG, GLAHA 16216), London (BM, 1902-10-11-8423, 1902-10-11-4584, both trimmed), London (NPG, D11536), London (UCL, Strang G2045, without the artist's name at left), New York (NYPL, vol. 1, fol. 102, dated 1693), Oxford (Christ Church, Smith vol. I, fol. 21), Oxford (AM, Sutherland collection, vol. II, pt. V, p. 237), Paris (BN, Ec. 85, fol. 78, dark impression, cut, and Cd. 12 ca, fol. 41, cut), Plymouth (CAG, COP17, f.9, trimmed), Windsor (RL, RCIN 603463).
References: CS 112 II; Wessely 117; BM 3; Stewart 848. Location of original painting and related material: Unknown. A portrait of the Duke of Gloucester by Sir Godfrey Kneller in collection of the Earl of Carnarvon, Highclere Castle, Newbury (unseen; reference in Heinz Archive and Library, NPG). See another portrait attributed to Kneller, similar in composition and date in the collection of Frederiksborg, Hillerød, Denmark. See portrait of the ?Duke of Gloucester attributed to circle of Jan Van der Vaart, 1696, same costume and pose, with Christie's 23/11/1984, lot 69. Mezzotint copy by Pieter Schenck (H. XXV, 629).
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121. D11538 William, Duke of Gloucester By and published by John Smith, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt Mezzotint 13 5/8 in. x 9 7/8 in. (346 mm x 251 mm) plate size 1699 (1699) Lettered His Royal Highness William Duke of Glocester Below left G. Kneller Eques pinx: 1699. Below centre I. Smith fec: Below right Sold by I.Smith at ye Lyon & Crown in Russel-street Covent / Garden
I As described. Amsterdam (RM, RP-P-OB-32-749), Cambridge (Magdalene, Pepys Collection, vol. I, fol. 150), Eton (CL, Storer Granger, period VI, classes LX, opp. fol. 54), London (BM, 1902-10-11-4585, 1902-10-11-8424, trimmed, 1943-11-13-174, small margins), London (NPG, D11538), New York (NYPL, vol. 1, fol. 152, dated 1699), Oxford (Christ Church, Smith vol. I, fol. 23), Oxford (AM, Sutherland collection, Burnet vol. II, pt. V, p. 244), Paris (BN, Ec. 85, fol. 80, dark impression, cut, and Cd. 12 ca, fol. 43, fine, 5 mm margins), Plymouth (CAG, COP16, f. 21, cut), Windsor (RL, RCIN 603464). II Under title of sitter and over engraver's name: Nat: 24/ Denat: 30 / die Iulij / {1689. / 1700. Glasgow (HAG, GLAHA 16361), Oxford (AM, Sutherland collection, vol. II, pt. V, p. 244), Windsor (RL, RCIN 603465). III Slightly reworked, plate worn. IV Plate damaged, frame around oval. Retouched especially on face, in background and panels. London (BM, 1902-10-11-4586, margins). V Posthumously published.
References: CS 113 I; Wessely 118; BM 4; Stewart 850. Location of original painting and related material: Unknown. Two half length, variant versions, one by Sir Godfrey Kneller and one by his studio, in the Royal Collection (Millar 1963, 342 and 370). See also the portrait of the Duke of Gloucester with Sotheby's, London, 6/4/1993, lot 23. Reduced version of the mezzotint by John Smith (CS 114).
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122. D11928 William, Duke of Gloucester By John Smith, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt Mezzotint 7 3/8 in. x 5 1/2 in. (187 mm x 140 mm) plate size 1700 (1701?) Lettered His Royal Highness William Duke of Gloscester. Below left G.Kneller Eques pinx: Below left, towards centre I.Smith fec:
I With the address, below right: Sold by C. Brown at ye Globe by S.t Pauls-Church New York (NYPL, vol. 1, fol. 159, dated 1701), Plymouth (CAG, COP16, f. 102, 5 mm margins). II Address erased. Lettered below centre: I.Smith fec: et ex: Amsterdam (RM, RP-P-OB-32-750), Glasgow (HAG, GLAHA 16317), London (BM, 1902-10-11-4587, and 1902-10-11-8426, margins), London (UCL, Strang G2046, good margins), Oxford (Christ Church, Smith vol. I, fol. 2), Oxford (AM, Sutherland collection, vol. II, pt. V, p. 244), Paris (BN, Cd. 12 ca, fol. 42), Windsor (RL, RCIN 603467). III As described. et ex erased. London (NPG, D11928), Oxford (AM, Sutherland collection, vol. II, pt. V, p. 244). IV Posthumously published.
References: CS 114; Wessely 119; BM 5. Location of original painting and related material: Unknown. Two half length, variant versions, one by Sir Godfrey Kneller and one by Kneller's studio, in the Royal Collection (Millar 1963, 342 and 370). See also the portrait of the Duke of Gloucester by Kneller with Sotheby's, London, 6/4/1993, lot 23. See larger version of this mezzotint by John Smith (CS 113).
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123. D11537 William, Duke of Gloucester and Benjamin Bathurst By and published by John Smith, after Thomas Murray Mezzotint 16 3/8 in. x 10 1/2 in. (416 mm x 266 mm) plate size 1697 Lettered in two lines His Highness William Duke of Glocester/ & Mr Benj: Bathurst. Below left T: Murrey pinx: Below right I: Smith fe: et ex:
I Before the lettering, plate uncleared. London (BM, large Smith vol. I, p. 45), Oxford (AM, Sutherland collection, Burnet vol. II, pt. V, p. 254). II As described. Cambridge (Magdalene, Pepys Collection, vol. I, fol. 149), Eton (CL, Storer Granger, period VI, classes LX, fol. 55), Glasgow (HAG, GLAHA 16217), London (BM, 1902-10-11-4588 ...4589, 1902-10-11-8427 and large Smith vol. I, p. 45), London (NPG, D11537), London (UCL, Strang G2047, trimmed), New York (NYPL, vol. 1, fol. 135, dated 1697), Oxford (Christ Church, Smith vol. I, fol. 22), Oxford (AM, Sutherland collection, Burnet vol. II, pt. V, p. 254, in pen and ink: 1697), Paris (BN, Ec. 85, fol. 79, dark impression, cut), Plymouth (CAG, COP17, f. 10, trimmed), Windsor (RL, RCIN 603472). III Plate cut above and below: 350 mm x 250 mm. Bottom of subject cleared with a 10 mm margin below. Lettered: A Young DUKE in his ROBES. London (BM, 1902-10-11-4590, plate cut).
References: CS 115 II; Wessely 120; BM 9. Location of original painting and related material: Unknown.
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124. D11670 Sidney Godolphin, 1st Earl of Godolphin By and published by John Smith, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt Mezzotint 13 5/8 in. x 9 7/8 in. (345 mm x 250 mm) plate size 1707 (circa 1705) Lettered in four lines The Right Honble. Sidney Earl of Godolphin ... Noble Order of ye Garter Below left G. Kneller S.R. Imp. et Angl Eques Aur. pinx. Below centre I. Smith fec. Below right Sold by I. Smith at ye Lyon & Crown Russel street Covent Garden
I Before wand, motto of the Garter and pattern on lace necktie. Before the lettering. London (BM, large Smith vol. I, p. 46, lightly touched in white chalk in the wig), Oxford (AM, Sutherland collection, Burnet vol. II, p. 313, in pen and ink: Earle of Godolphin). II With motto in white on Garter: HONI SOIT QVI MAL Y PENSE London (BM, 1902-10-11-4591). III Finished. Lettered. As described. Amsterdam (RM, RP-P-OB-32-751), Chatsworth (Smith vol. I, fol. 70), Eton (CL, Storer Granger, Period VII, Class I-III, fol. 74), Glasgow (HAG, GLAHA 16392), London (BM, 1902-10-11-4592, cut around oval), London (NPG, D11670), New Haven (B1977.14.9956), New York (NYPL, vol. 2, fol. 74, dated 1707), Oxford (Christ Church, Smith vol. II, fol. 65), Oxford (AM, Sutherland collection, Burnet vol. II, p. 313), Paris (BN, Ec. 85, fol. 113, trimmed, and Cd. 12 ca, fol. 44, cut), Plymouth (CAG, COP16, f. 49, trimmed), Windsor (RL, RCIN 655205). IV Retouched. Oxford (AM, Sutherland collection, Burnet vol. II, p. 313).
References: CS 116 II; Wessely 121; BM 1; Stewart 303. Location of original painting and related material: Unknown. Similar to the three quarter length portrait by Sir Godfrey Kneller in the National Portrait Gallery, London (NPG 5719).
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125. D12031 Sir Henry Goodricke, 2nd Bt By John Smith, after Thomas Hill Mezzotint 9 7/8 in. x 7 3/8 in. (252 mm x 188 mm) plate size 1695 Lettered The R.t Hon.ble Sr Henry Goodricke Kt. & Bart &c Below left T. Hill pinx: Below right I. Smith fec:
I Before the lettering. II As described. Amsterdam (RM, RP-P-OB-32-752), Cambridge (Magdalene, Pepys collection, vol. II, 2979/111b, cut to oval), Chatsworth (Smith vol. I, fol. 156, fine), Eton (CL, Storer Granger, Period VII, Class I-III, opp. fol. 117), London (BM, 1902-10-11-4593 ... 4594), London (NPG, D12031, dated in pen and ink: 1695), New York (NYPL, vol. 1, fol. 116, dated 1695, good margins), Oxford (Christ Church, Smith vol. I, fol. 28), Paris (BN, Ec. 85, fol. 139, fine), Windsor (RL, RCIN 655243).
References: CS 117 II; Wessely 122; BM 1. Location of original painting and related material: Three quarter length portrait by Thomas Hill, with Christie's 24/7/1980, lot 119. A pair to the mezzotint by John Smith of Mary, Lady Goodricke (CS 118).
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126. Mary (née Legge), Lady Goodricke By John Smith, after Thomas Hill Mezzotint 9 3/4 in. x 7 1/4 in. (250 mm x 185 mm) plate size 1695 Lettered: The Honble. Mary Lady Goodricke. Below left: THill pinx:. Below right: I.Smith fec:
As described. Amsterdam (RM, RP-P-OB-32-753), Glasgow* (GLAHA 3984 McCallum collection), London (BM, 1902-10-11-4595), Windsor (RL, RCIN 655244).
References: CS 118; Wessely 123; BM 1. Location of original painting and related material: Unknown. A pair to the mezzotint by John Smith of her husband Sir Henry Goodricke, 2nd Bt (CS 117).
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127. D11649 Charles Fitzroy, 2nd Duke of Grafton when Lord Euston By and published by John Smith, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt Mezzotint 13 3/8 in. x 10 in. (340 mm x 255 mm) plate size 1689 (1685) Lettered The Lord Euston Below left G: Kneller pinx: 1685. Below right I. Smith fe: & exc: 1689.
I As described. Amsterdam (RM, RP-P-OB-32-724), Chatsworth (Smith vol. I, fol. 84, fine), Eton (CL, Storer Granger, vol. IV, part III, opp. fol. 80), Glasgow (HAG, GLAHA 16232), London (BM, 1853-1-12-1727, grey impression), London (NPG, D11649), London (UCL, Strang G2039), New York (NYPL, vol. 1, fol. 63, dated 1689), Oxford (Christ Church, Smith vol. II, fol. 28), Paris (BN, Ec. 85, fol. 126, dark impression, trimmed, and Cd. 12 ca, fol. 46, 5 mm margins, fine), Plymouth (CAG, COP17, f. 14, trimmed), Windsor (RL, RCIN 654578). II Published in Boydell's Heads of Illustrious ... Persons, 1811, opp. p 67. Traces of oxidisation. London (BM, 1902-10-11-4534 ... 4535, the latter a sheet), London (NPG, Heinz Archive and Library, Fleming collection), New Haven (YCBA, Dept. of Rare Books), Windsor (RL).
References: CS 86 I; Wessely 88; BM 1; Stewart 317. Location of original painting and related material: Whole length portrait by Sir Godfrey Kneller with Christie's, 11/6/2002, lot 12, possibly the prime version. A version burnt at Barton Hall, Suffolk (information from Witt Library, Courtauld Institute). Two copies (after the mezzotint) in the collection of the Duke of Grafton, Euston Hall, Norfolk. See also the version by Sir Godfrey Kneller and studio with Sotheby's, 15/11/1989, lot 23.
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128. D11594 Isabella Fitzroy (née Bennet), Duchess of Grafton By and published by John Smith, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt Mezzotint 13 1/4 in. x 9 7/8 in. (338 mm x 250 mm) plate size 1692 Lettered The Dutchess of Grafton Below left G. Kneller Eques pinx: Below right I Smith fec: et exc:
I As described. Amsterdam (RM, RP-P-OB-32-754), Cambridge (Magdalene, Pepys collection, vol. II, 2979/189b), Glasgow (HAG, GLAHA 16272), London (BM, P.6-192 and 1902-10-11-4596 ... 4597), London (NPG, D11594), New York (NYPL, vol. 1, fol. 91, dated 1692), Oxford (Christ Church, Smith vol. I, fol. 91), Paris (BN, Ec. 86, fol. 99, cut, and Cd. 12 ca, fol. 52, cut), Plymouth (CAG, COP17, f. 29, trimmed), Windsor (RL, RCIN 654594). II Posthumously published. Traces of oxidisation in margin. London (BM, 1902-10-11-4598).
References: CS 119 I; Wessely 124; BM 6; Stewart 314. Location of original painting and related material: Three quarter length portrait by Sir Godfrey Kneller in the collection of the Earl of Yarmouth, Ragley Hall, Warwickshire (Stewart 314).
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129. Isabella Fitzroy (née Bennet), Duchess of Grafton By John Smith, published by Edward Cooper, after William Wissing Mezzotint 13 1/4 in. x 10 in. (340 mm x 253 mm) plate size 1687 Lettered: The Dulchess of Grafton Below left: W.Wissing Pinxit Left towards centre: I.Smith fecit. Below centre: Cum Privelegio Regis. Below right: Sold by E.Cooper at ye 3 Pidgeons in Bedford street.
As described. Cambridge (Magdalene, Pepys collection, vol. II, 2979/189a, cut to oval), Eton (CL, Storer Granger, vol. IV, part II, fol. 30), London (BM, 1902-10-11-4599, trimmed to platemark), Oxford (Christ Church, Smith vol. I, fol. 47), Paris (BN, Ec. 86, fol. 37 and fol. 100, both cut), Windsor* (RL, RCIN 654591).
References: CS 120; Wessely 125; BM 12. Location of original painting and related material: Half length portrait by William Wissing in the Callander collection, Preston Hall, Pathhead, Midlothian (1960).
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130. D18694 Grace (née Granville), Viscountess Carteret and Countess Granville By John Smith, published by Edward Cooper, after Johann Kerseboom Mezzotint 15 in. x 11 in. (380 mm x 280 mm), cut to plate mark 1693 Lettered The Lady Cartteret Below left I. Kerseboom pinxit. Below right Sold by E.Cooper at ye 3 Pidgeons / in Bedford street. Cum privilegio Regis
I Before the lettering. Before alteration of face and hair, before pattern on curtain. London (BM, 1902-10-11-4451 and large Smith vol. I, p. 15). II Lettered: The Lady Cartteret Below left: I. Kerseboom pinxit Below right: I Smith fecit. Below right corner: Sold by E.Cooper at ye 3 Pidgeons / in Bedfored street. Cum privilegio Regis Amsterdam (RM, RP-P-OB-32-691), London (BM, 1902-10-11-4452), London (NPG, D18694), Oxford (Christ Church, Smith vol. II, fol. 31), Windsor (RL, RCIN 652111). III Cooper's address erased but privilege remains. Below right, beneath design: Sold by Tho[s] Bowles in S:[t] Pauls Church Yard London Eton (CL, Storer Granger, period VII, classes VIII to IX, fol. 52). IV ? Plate cut. Face altered. Subject erased below. New lettering: E Kerseboom pinx. / J Smith fecit / Lady Compton / Sold by Tho: Bowles next ye Chapter House in St Pauls Church Yard
References: CS 34; Wessely 51; BM 1; Layard 20. Location of original painting and related material: Whole length portrait called Grace Baroness Carteret by Johann Kerseboom in the collection of the National Trust, Petworth House, Sussex.
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131. D11612 Conway Hackett By and published by John Smith, after John Riley Mezzotint 13 1/2 in. x 9 7/8 in. (342 mm x 251 mm) plate size 1690 Lettered Mrs Conwai Hackett Below left I Riley pinxit Below right I Smith fec: et exc:
I As described. Amsterdam (RM, RP-P-OB-32-755), Cambridge (Magdalene, Pepys collection, vol. II, 2979/209b), Eton (CL, Storer Granger, Period VI, classes LX, opp. fol. 130), Glasgow (HAG, GLAHA 16233), London (BM, 1902-10-11-4600 and 1841-12-11-30, Portraits), London (NPG, D11612), London (UCL, Strang G2048), New Haven (B1974.12.505, cut removing lettering), New York (NYPL, vol. 1, fol. 71, dated 1690), Oxford (Christ Church, Smith vol. II, fol. 27), Paris (BN, Ec. 84, fol. 46, cut), Plymouth (CAG, COP17, f. 56, 5 mm margins). II Slightly retouched, outline of cloud formation in sky less defined. London (BM, 1902-10-11-4601 ... 4603), Windsor (RCIN 655620). III Posthumously published.
References: CS 121 I; Wessely 127; BM 1. Location of original painting and related material: See whole length portrait called Dorothy Lloyd, Lady Smyth, attributed to Thomas Murray, with Christie's 8/4/1998, lot 5.
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132. D11697 Thomas Hamilton, 6th Earl of Haddington ('Simon the Dutch Skipper') By John Smith, after William Aikman Mezzotint 13 3/8 in. x 9 7/8 in. (340 mm x 250 mm) trimmed to platemark 1719 Lettered Simon the Dutch Skipper Below left G. Achman pinx. Below right J. Smith fec. 1719.
I Before the lettering. Grounding uncleared and encroaches into margin. London (BM, Q.1-3). II As described. Amsterdam (RM, RP-P-OB-32-756), Chatsworth (Smith vol. I, fol. 83), London (BM, 1902-10-11-4604, margins), London (NPG, D11697), New York (NYPL, vol. 2, fol. 134, sheet), Oxford (AM, Sutherland collection, Burnet vol. II, pt. IX, p. 460).
References: CS 122; Wessely 128; BM 1. Location of original painting and related material: Half length portrait by William Aikman in the collection of the Earl of Haddington, Tyninghame, East Lothian.
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133. D11676 Charles Montagu, 1st Earl of Halifax By and published by John Smith, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt Mezzotint 13 1/4 in. x 9 3/4 in. (335 mm x 247 mm) plate size 1693 (circa 1690-1693) Lettered in two lines The Right Hoble. Charles Mountague ... of the Treasury. &c. Below left G: Kneller Eques pinx: Below right I: Smith fec: et excud:
I Before the lettering. London (BM, 1902-10-11-4727, small margins, and large Smith vol. II, p. 21, touched in the face in grey bodycolour and black ink on eyebrows). II As described. Amsterdam (RM, RP-P-OB-59-192), Cambridge (Magdalene, Pepys collection, vol. II, 2979/128), Chatsworth (Smith vol. I, fols. 98-9), Glasgow (HAG, GLAHA 16266), London (BM, 1902-10-11-4728, 1943-11-13-175 and large Smith vol. II, p. 21), London (NPG, D11676), New York (NYPL, vol. 1, fol. 97, dated 1693), Oxford (Christ Church, Smith vol. I, fol. 76), Oxford (AM, Sutherland collection, Burnet vol. II, pt. III, p. 108, two impressions), Paris (BN, Ec. 85, fol. 134, trimmed, and Cd. 12 c, fol. 38, cut), Plymouth (CAG, COP16, f. 143, cut), Windsor (RL, RCIN 658927).
References: CS 185 II; Wessely 189; BM 1; Stewart 325. Location of original painting and related material: Three quarter length portrait by Sir Godfrey Kneller in the collection of Trinity College, Cambridge. See variant by Kneller in the collection of the National Portait Gallery, London (NPG 800; Piper 1963, 151).
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134. Sir George Hamilton of Binnie and Barton, Bt By John Smith, Sir John after Baptist De Medina Mezzotint 13 3/4 in. x 9 3/4 in. (350 mm x 250 mm) plate size 1694
I Before the lettering and coat of arms. Chatsworth (Smith vol. I, fol. 168, lettered in pen and ink), Eton (CL, Storer Granger, period VI, classes LX, fol. 64, with the lettering in pen and ink) II Lettered in three lines: Sr George Hamilton of / Binnie and Barton Bar.t / Æta Suae 51 Anno Dom. 1694. Below left: I.B. de Medine pinx: Below right: I. Smith fecit Amsterdam (RM, RP-P-OB-32-757), Chatsworth (Smith vol. I, fol. 169), London (BM, 1950-5-20-140, margins, good), Oxford (Christ Church, Smith vol. I, fol. 52), Windsor* (RL, RCIN 655759).
References: CS 123; Wessely 129; BM 1. Location of original painting and related material: Unknown. The sitter's identity (according to the lettering) is uncertain. A pair to the mezzotint by John Smith of Dame Helen Hamilton (née Balfour) (CS 124).
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135. Helen Hamilton (née Balfour), Lady Hamilton By John Smith, after Sir John Baptist De Medina Mezzotint 13 3/4 in. x 9 3/4 in. (350 mm x 250 mm) plate size 1694 Lettered in three lines: Dame Hellen Balfour, S.r George / Hamilton of Binnie and Bartons Lady / Anno Dom: 1694. Below left: I.B. de Medine pinx: Below right: I. Smith fec:
As described. Amsterdam (RM, RP-P-OB-32-758), Eton (CL, Storer Granger, Period VI, classes LX, fol. 119), London* (BM, 1902-10-11-4605, margins, good and 1863-8-8-61, Portraits), Oxford (Christ Church, Smith vol. I, fol. 53).
References: CS 124; Wessely 130; BM 1. Location of original painting and related material: Unknown. A pair to the mezzotint by John Smith of Sir George Hamilton of Binnie and Barton, Bt (CS 123).
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