{"product_id":"charles-phillips","title":"Charles Phillips","description":"\u003cp\u003eCircle of Charles Phillips (1708-1747)\u003cbr\u003ePortrait of Lucy Sotheron, full-length, in a landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: \u003cbr\u003eEstcourt Family, Estcourt House nr Tetbury, Gloucestershire\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngland, circa 1730\u003cbr\u003eCanvas Height : 49.5 cms (19.5 ins)\u003cbr\u003eCanvas Width: 40.5 cms (16 ins)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharles Phillips was one of the leading portraitists of the Georgian era, celebrated for his refined style and prestigious clientele. From Frederick, Prince of Wales, to figures like John Churchill, Phillips was commissioned by many of the period’s most prominent individuals. Though unsigned, this work’s attribution to his circle is meaningful—it suggests the hand or influence of an artist working closely within Phillips’ stylistic sphere, offering a glimpse into the visual culture of elite Georgian society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sitter, Lucy Sotheron, is herself a figure of interest. Her ancestry is anchored in Northern England, through families such as the Thompsons and the Tindals. Her wider familial ties connect her to Major General James Wolfe, remembered for his pivotal role in the British victory at the Battle of the Plains of Abraham in 1759. Through Lucy, we access a broader historical narrative—one of lineage, legacy, and imperial history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe painting’s provenance further deepens its significance. Once held by the Estcourt family of Gloucestershire and Wiltshire—landowners since the early 14th century—the portrait has resided within a lineage as historically rooted as the subject it depicts. The Estcourts, with business interests in Bristol and heraldic ties, represent a fusion of commerce, nobility, and enduring heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUltimately, this portrait is more than an artistic rendering—it is a document of its time. It illuminates the world of 18th-century portraiture, the social networks of Georgian England, and the interwoven histories of the Sotheron and Estcourt families.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nwtiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51247081292113,"sku":"10825","price":3300.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0935\/5873\/5185\/files\/background-editor_output_839805e1-3945-4c48-89b8-fe045de98514.png?v=1749587283","url":"https:\/\/nwtiques.com\/products\/charles-phillips","provider":"nwtiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}