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Thomas Lawrence (Bristol, 1769 – London, 1830) Attributed – …
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Thomas Lawrence (Bristol, 1769 – London, 1830) Attributed – …
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Estimate €40,000 - €50,000
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Description
Thomas Lawrence (Bristol, 1769 – London, 1830) Attributed – Portrait of Lucy Steriker of Dover
Oil on canvas. Dimensions: 95 x 74 cm (unframed). A highly refined and elegant portrait of a woman attributed to Sir Thomas Lawrence, one of the most important British portrait painters of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The young woman is depicted in half-length, dressed in a delicate black gown with white lace, holding a pink shawl that provides a subtle chromatic contrast to the composition. The elaborate hairstyle and the softness of the complexion perfectly reflect the English portrait style of the Regency period. The work stands out for the psychological sensitivity of the face and the delicate play of light, characteristics typical of Lawrence’s work, renowned for his ability to capture the aristocratic elegance and individuality of his sitters. The ethereal rendering of the fabrics, the warm atmosphere and the refined expression recall techniques found in numerous portraits of women painted by the artist during the first decades of the 19th century. On the reverse are preserved old handwritten annotations identifying the sitter as ‘Lucy Steriker of Dover’, as well as later references to family genealogy. These elements lend the work documentary interest and help to place the painting within its British historical context. The composition clearly reflects the influence of the great English portraiture of the Georgian tradition, in which Lawrence played a fundamental role as the successor to Joshua Reynolds and the leading society painter of his time. The understated elegance of the pose, the direct gaze and the subtle use of colour reinforce the quality and nobility of the portrait. Based on its stylistic characteristics, the quality of the facial modelling, the technical refinement and the historical inscriptions preserved on the reverse, the work is attributed to Sir Thomas Lawrence. Lot held in an international warehouse (within the EU). Intra-EU shipping: ...
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About the sale
GRAND JULY AUCTION – FINE ART, OLD MASTERS AND JEWELLERY
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07/15/2026 at 3:00 PM
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