Circle of John Hamilton Mortimer (Eastbourne 1740-1779 London)Elegant figures watching King Lear at the theatrea set of three, oil on panel30.3x 40.7cm(11 15/16x 16in).(3)For further information on this lot please visit theArtist or Maker: John Hamilton Mortimer (Eastbourne 1740-1779 London)Provenance: ProvenanceThe Collection of Charles MortimerThe Collection of Mr and Mrs Paul Mellon, by whom offeredSale, Sotheby's, London, 18 November 1981, lot 58, where purchased by the present owner's fatherExhibitedEastbourne, Towner Art Gallery, and London, Kenwood House,John Hamilton Mortimer, 6 July-3 September 1968, cat. no. 96 (just one panel)