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Evelyn, Duchess of Devonshire, née Lady Evelyn Fitzmaurice (1870-1960) - A collection of
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Description
Property from Glemham Hall, Suffolk
each watercolour over pencil, several on paper blind stamped with the Vice Regal Train Company’s insignia, seven watercolours of European subjects by other hands
Various sizes
(31)
This lot will be on view in our New Bond Street galleries on 9th, 10th 11th, 12th, 15th, 16th and 17th January 2024.
Provenance
By descent to her daughter, Lady Blanche Cobbold, née Cavendish (1898-1987),
thence by descent
Catalogue note
Lady Evelyn Fitzmaurice was the elder daughter of Henry, 5th Marquess of Lansdowne and his wife Lady Maud Hamilton, daughter of the 1st Duke of Abercorn. Between 1883 and 1888 her father served as Governor General of Canada, before being appointed Viceroy of India, a position he held until 1894. In 1892 Lady Evelyn married Victor Cavendish who in 1908, upon the death of his uncle, became the 9th Duke of Devonshire. In 1916 the Duke was appointed Governor General of Canada and his duchess and their six children accompanied him there. The family lived in Canada until 1921 and it was during this period that these Canadian landscapes with painted.
Please note that Condition 12 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers (Online Only) is not applicable to this lot.
Please note that Condition 12 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers (Online Only) is not applicable to this lot.
Veuillez noter que l'Article 12 des Conditions Générales de Vente applicables aux Vendeurs (Ventes Effectuées Exclusivement en Ligne) n'est pas applicable pour ce lot.
each watercolour over pencil, several on paper blind stamped with the Vice Regal Train Company’s insignia, seven watercolours of European subjects by other hands
Various sizes
(31)
This lot will be on view in our New Bond Street galleries on 9th, 10th 11th, 12th, 15th, 16th and 17th January 2024.
Provenance
By descent to her daughter, Lady Blanche Cobbold, née Cavendish (1898-1987),
thence by descent
Catalogue note
Lady Evelyn Fitzmaurice was the elder daughter of Henry, 5th Marquess of Lansdowne and his wife Lady Maud Hamilton, daughter of the 1st Duke of Abercorn. Between 1883 and 1888 her father served as Governor General of Canada, before being appointed Viceroy of India, a position he held until 1894. In 1892 Lady Evelyn married Victor Cavendish who in 1908, upon the death of his uncle, became the 9th Duke of Devonshire. In 1916 the Duke was appointed Governor General of Canada and his duchess and their six children accompanied him there. The family lived in Canada until 1921 and it was during this period that these Canadian landscapes with painted.
Please note that Condition 12 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers (Online Only) is not applicable to this lot.
Please note that Condition 12 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers (Online Only) is not applicable to this lot.
Veuillez noter que l'Article 12 des Conditions Générales de Vente applicables aux Vendeurs (Ventes Effectuées Exclusivement en Ligne) n'est pas applicable pour ce lot.
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Property from Glemham Hall, Suffolk
each watercolour over pencil, several on paper blind stamped with the Vice Regal Train Company’s insignia, seven watercolours of European subjects by other hands
Various sizes
(31)
This lot will be on view in our New Bond Street galleries on 9th, 10th 11th, 12th, 15th, 16th and 17th January 2024.
Provenance
By descent to her daughter, Lady Blanche Cobbold, née Cavendish (1898-1987),
thence by descent
Catalogue note
Lady Evelyn Fitzmaurice was the elder daughter of Henry, 5th Marquess of Lansdowne and his wife Lady Maud Hamilton, daughter of the 1st Duke of Abercorn. Between 1883 and 1888 her father served as Governor General of Canada, before being appointed Viceroy of India, a position he held until 1894. In 1892 Lady Evelyn married Victor Cavendish who in 1908, upon the death of his uncle, became the 9th Duke of Devonshire. In 1916 the Duke was appointed Governor General of Canada and his duchess and their six children accompanied him there. The family lived in Canada until 1921 and it was during this period that these Canadian landscapes with painted.
Please note that Condition 12 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers (Online Only) is not applicable to this lot.
Please note that Condition 12 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers (Online Only) is not applicable to this lot.
Veuillez noter que l'Article 12 des Conditions Générales de Vente applicables aux Vendeurs (Ventes Effectuées Exclusivement en Ligne) n'est pas applicable pour ce lot.
each watercolour over pencil, several on paper blind stamped with the Vice Regal Train Company’s insignia, seven watercolours of European subjects by other hands
Various sizes
(31)
This lot will be on view in our New Bond Street galleries on 9th, 10th 11th, 12th, 15th, 16th and 17th January 2024.
Provenance
By descent to her daughter, Lady Blanche Cobbold, née Cavendish (1898-1987),
thence by descent
Catalogue note
Lady Evelyn Fitzmaurice was the elder daughter of Henry, 5th Marquess of Lansdowne and his wife Lady Maud Hamilton, daughter of the 1st Duke of Abercorn. Between 1883 and 1888 her father served as Governor General of Canada, before being appointed Viceroy of India, a position he held until 1894. In 1892 Lady Evelyn married Victor Cavendish who in 1908, upon the death of his uncle, became the 9th Duke of Devonshire. In 1916 the Duke was appointed Governor General of Canada and his duchess and their six children accompanied him there. The family lived in Canada until 1921 and it was during this period that these Canadian landscapes with painted.
Please note that Condition 12 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers (Online Only) is not applicable to this lot.
Please note that Condition 12 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers (Online Only) is not applicable to this lot.
Veuillez noter que l'Article 12 des Conditions Générales de Vente applicables aux Vendeurs (Ventes Effectuées Exclusivement en Ligne) n'est pas applicable pour ce lot.
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