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      • W. Schwarz, Marguerite Gardiner nach Lawrence
        May. 25, 2024

        W. Schwarz, Marguerite Gardiner nach Lawrence

        Est: -

        W. Schwarz, Marguerite Gardiner nach Lawrence Halbfigurenbildnis einer jungen sitzenden Frau, dargestellt ist die irische Schriftstellerin und Salonnière Countess of Blessington Marguerite Gardiner (1789 Knockbrit bis 1849 Paris), welche als eine der schönsten Frauen ihrer Zeit galt und auch durch ihren aufsehenerregenden Lebenswandel brillierte, gering pastose Kopie nach dem 1822 entstandenen Original von Thomas Lawrence (1769-1830), Öl auf Leinwand, 2. Hälfte 20. Jh., rechts unten signiert und bezeichnet "W. Schwarz Copi", im prächtigen, ca. 15 cm breiten Goldstuckrahmen gerahmt, Falzmaße ca. 73 x 54 cm. W. Schwarz, Marguerite Gardiner nach Lawrence Half-length portrait of a young seated woman, depicting the Irish writer and salonnière Countess of Blessington Marguerite Gardiner (1789 Knockbrit to 1849 Paris), who was considered one of the most beautiful women of her time and also shone through her sensational lifestyle, slightly impasto copy after the 1822 original by Thomas Lawrence (1769-1830), oil on canvas, 2nd half 20th cent, signed and inscribed "W. Schwarz Copi" lower right, framed in a magnificent, approx. 15 cm wide gold stucco frame, folded dimensions approx. 73 x 54 cm.

        Auktionshaus Mehlis GmbH
      • Woman novelist.- Blessington (Marguerite Gardiner, Countess) Strathern; or life at home and abroad. A story of the present day, 4 vol., first edition, Henry Colburn, 1845; and 13 others, by the same …
        Nov. 22, 2022

        Woman novelist.- Blessington (Marguerite Gardiner, Countess) Strathern; or life at home and abroad. A story of the present day, 4 vol., first edition, Henry Colburn, 1845; and 13 others, by the same …

        Est: £400 - £600

        Woman novelist.- Blessington (Marguerite Gardiner, Countess) Strathern; or life at home and abroad. A story of the present day, 4 vol., first edition, lithographed portrait frontispiece, advertisement f. to end of vol.3, 2 advertisement ff. to end of vol.4, some spotting, engraved bookplates of Hannah Isabella Mande, these mostly lightly offsetting on to front free endpapers and titles, original green cloth-backed drab boards, original printed labels to spines, spines uniformly slightly faded, labels chipped, with loss of a few letters, corners little worn, rubbed, [Sadleir 248; Wolff 552; Loeber and Loeber, Guide to Irish Fiction, B187], a very good set of a rare novel, Henry Colburn, 1845; and 13 others, by the same, v.s. (17) ⁂ The author was a literary hostess and friend of Byron and Dickens. Strathern is a novel of high society, set in contemporary Rome. Certain characters were intended to be easily identifiable, notably Bulwer Lytton who is maliciously portrayed as the simpering Webworth; a name derived from his estate at Knebworth.

        Forum Auctions - UK
      • Blessington (Marguerite Gardiner, Countess of) The Lottery of Life, Paris, 1842.
        Oct. 06, 2022

        Blessington (Marguerite Gardiner, Countess of) The Lottery of Life, Paris, 1842.

        Est: £400 - £600

        Blessington (Marguerite Gardiner, Countess of) The Lottery of Life, half-title, bookplate of William C. Parsons, ink ownership inscription of Lady Frances Knox to head of title, some light foxing, contemporary half calf, spine gilt, lightly rubbed, 8vo, Paris, 1842. ⁂ A scarce novel by the Countess of Blessington, literary hostess and friend of Byron and Dickens.

        Forum Auctions - UK
      • * Blessington (Marguerite Gardiner, Countess of, 1789-1849). Autograph letter signed, no place or
        Oct. 07, 2020

        * Blessington (Marguerite Gardiner, Countess of, 1789-1849). Autograph letter signed, no place or

        Est: £100 - £150

        * Blessington (Marguerite Gardiner, Countess of, 1789-1849). Autograph letter signed, 'M. Blessington', no place or date, Friday night, to John, 'It was a great relief to me to hear that our poor dear Louisa was better - I trust in God, I shall have a good account of her tomorrow - it really annoys me that you should have the trouble, of going to Edmonton at the present moment. If dear Louisa is not quite herself again you must not think of it for Charly can go by one of the late coaches, taking a note from you to say that "he is the boy"... ', saying that they do not know when Charly may be called away to India and signing as her affectionate aunt, later ink note written vertically to margin of final page in red ink, 'Coll. Abbé Canal', with a postscript 'I write this with Mr Dis[raeli] speechifying very loudly', in a larger unstamped envelope addressed to Douglas Knocker in Paris, 4 pp., a little toning, 16mo Qty: (1)

        Dominic Winter Auctions
      • 1st earl of BLESSINGTON (1782-1829)
        Mar. 08, 2017

        1st earl of BLESSINGTON (1782-1829)

        Est: $75 - $100

        BLESSINGTON, C.J. Gardiner, 1st earl of (1782-1829) Husband of Marguerite Blessington (1789-1849). Blessington married Margaret Farmer, an attractive young widow in 1818; he paid £10,000 to Captain Thomas Jenkins with whom she had been living by way of reimbursement for the jewels and clothing that Jenkins had purchased for her. On her marriage she changed both her birth name and surname to Marguerite, Countess of Blessington. Blessington spent lavishly on his bride and their London home became a popular place for fashionable soirées, but they were both heavily in debt by the time of their continental tour in 1822 with Marguerite's younger sister. Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent (My dear Madam), 2 pages 7 x 4.5, not dated. An invitation for dinner. One small hole near top edge. VG..

        East Coast Books
      • Attributed to Mrs. James Robertson (née Christina Sanders) (British, fl.1822-1849)
        Feb. 22, 2005

        Attributed to Mrs. James Robertson (née Christina Sanders) (British, fl.1822-1849)

        Est: -

        Marguerite, Countess of Blessington (1789-1849), head and shoulders, her hair curled gilt-metal frame with glazed reverse Oval, 75mm. (3ins.) high

        Bonhams
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