Premier Summer Sale | June 25, 2025
Wed, Jun 25, 2025 10:00AM EDT
Lot 44
After Charles Jervas, Portrait of Lady Dorothy Savile
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
Sold for
$2,600
Sold Price excludes BP
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| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
(Irish, 1675-1739)
Countess of Burlington, a 17th/18th century detail from the the 3/4 length portrait attributed to Charles Jervas at Chatsworth House, unsigned, oil on canvas, 24 x 19-7/8 in.; a Bolection type leaf carved and gilt wood frame, 29-1/4 x 24-7/8 x 1-3/4 in., accompanied by a recent frame plate
Provenance: Edmund and Moira Rosser-Rees, Beaufort House, Grosvenor, Bath, England, 1987, sold for BP 800; Virginia Private Collection
Note: Charles Jervas, the Irish portraitist and translator of Don Quixote, painted a portrait of Lady Dorothy Savile around the time of her marriage to Richard Boyle, 3rd Earl of Burlington. An accomplished artist herself, Lady Dorothy was deeply engaged in the cultural life of her time, sharing with her husband a strong commitment to music, theatre, and the visual arts. Admired for her intellect and independence, she was a close associate of leading literary figures, including Alexander Pope, who referred to her affectionately as “Pallas.” Jervas, who succeeded Sir Godfrey Kneller as Principal Portrait Painter to the Crown, was known for his refined style and literary associations. Lady Dorothy outlived both her husband and children, and her family legacy endures in the naming of London’s Savile Row.
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Edmund and Moira Rosser-Rees, Beaufort House, Grosvenor, Bath, England, 1987, sold for BP 800; Virginia Private Collection
Condition: lined with wax and linen, patch verso, retouch, craquelure; frame reduced, old gilt surface with flaking and wear commensurate with age Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.
