Henry Bone, R.A.
Portrait of Tওhe Hon. John Denis Browne, 1st Marquess of Sligo (1756-1809)
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March 24, 08:41 PM GMT
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1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Henry Bone, R.A.
Truro 1755 - 1834 London
Portrait of The Hon. John Denis Browne, 1st Marquess of Sligo (1756-1809)
Enamel, gold frame, housed in a red leather box
26 x 22 mm.
The sitter was the son of The Earl of Altamont of Westport House, Co Mayo. He was a member of the Irish Parliament and later supported the Act of Union. In August 1800 he was made a member of the Knights of St. Patrick and created 1st Marquess of Sligo in the December. He was painted around that time by John Opie R.A. (engraved by William Whiston Berney). His wife was Lady Louisa Catherine Howe (1767-1817), daughter of Admiral Lord Howe.