14th Jun, 2023 12:00
Fine Paintings and Works on Paper
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ENGLISH SCHOOL (LATE 17TH CENTURY)
PORTRAIT OF THE HON. MARTHA PENELOPE NOEL (1666-1692)
bears the inscription Hon.ble Martha Penelope Noel / da. of Bapt 3 Visct. Campden / m._Dormer Esqr. lower left; bears inventory number No.105 on the reverse
oil on canvas
126 x 101cm; 50 x 40in
149 x 122.5cm; 58 3/4 x 48 1/4in (framed)
Property from a Private Collection, London
Provenance:
Charles Noel, 3rd Earl of Gainsborough (1850-1926)
The Hon. Charles and Mrs May Noel (son and daughter-in-law of the above)
Colonel Archibald Noel (son of the above)
Thence by descent to the present owner (son of the above)
The Hon. Martha Penelope Noel (1666-1692), was one of nine offspring of Baptist Noel (1611-1682) 3rd Viscount Campden and his last wife Elizabeth (née Lady Elizabeth Bertie, 1640-1683). Baptist Noel, who was married four times and sired nineteen children, was appointed Lord Lieutenant of Rutland and became a Member of Parliament. He was succeeded by his eldest surviving son Edward Noel (1641-1689). Progeny of his marriage to his third wife Hester Wotton, Edward became 1st Earl of Gainsborough. Martha Penelope was baptised in 1666 and married a certain Mr Dormer in 1687.
Sold for £900
PORTRAIT OF THE HON. MARTHA PENELOPE NOEL (1666-1692)
bears the inscription Hon.ble Martha Penelope Noel / da. of Bapt 3 Visct. Campden / m._Dormer Esqr. lower left; bears inventory number No.105 on the reverse
oil on canvas
126 x 101cm; 50 x 40in
149 x 122.5cm; 58 3/4 x 48 1/4in (framed)
Property from a Private Collection, London
Provenance:
Charles Noel, 3rd Earl of Gainsborough (1850-1926)
The Hon. Charles and Mrs May Noel (son and daughter-in-law of the above)
Colonel Archibald Noel (son of the above)
Thence by descent to the present owner (son of the above)
The Hon. Martha Penelope Noel (1666-1692), was one of nine offspring of Baptist Noel (1611-1682) 3rd Viscount Campden and his last wife Elizabeth (née Lady Elizabeth Bertie, 1640-1683). Baptist Noel, who was married four times and sired nineteen children, was appointed Lord Lieutenant of Rutland and became a Member of Parliament. He was succeeded by his eldest surviving son Edward Noel (1641-1689). Progeny of his marriage to his third wife Hester Wotton, Edward became 1st Earl of Gainsborough. Martha Penelope was baptised in 1666 and married a certain Mr Dormer in 1687.
Auction: Fine Paintings and Works on Paper, 14th Jun, 2023
