Thomas Butler (British, 1730-1760)

Snap, a Terrier Bitch in a Landscape

Details

Thomas Butler (British, 1730-1760)
Snap, a Terrier Bitch in a Landscape
signed, inscribed and dated 'This Bitch Snap. was Puppd/without a Tail and is Excellent in her/kind taken from the Life at Sr. Jn Frederick/Bart at Hampton-Thos Butler Pall Mall/London/1756' (lower right) and further inscribed 'Snap. Sr Jn Frederick. Bart' (on the collar)
oil on canvas
25 x 30 in. (63.4 x 76.2 cm.)

Provenance

Anonymous sale; Christie's, London, 21 July 1967, lot 61 (sold for 58 gns).

Lot Essay

Sir John Frederick of Hampton (b. 10 March 1677/78-d. 3 October 1755) was the son of Thomas Frederick (b. circa 1650-d.1720) and Leonora Maresco. He was created 1st Baronet Frederick in 1723. Snap was probably owned by his son Sir John (d. 1757), who was succeeded by his brother Sir Thomas (d. 1770).

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