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Major John Cornwall by S Cotes 1773

SOLD

Code: M0780

Dimensions:

W: 3.5cm (1.4")H: 4.5cm (1.8")



Colourful miniature of Sir John Cornwall, facing right, his powdered wig en queue.  He is wearing a red jacket with gold braiding and a white chemise.  Watercolour on ivory signed on obverse with artist's initials by Samuel Cotes 1773.  Original gold bracelet frame with hanging loop on top (bottom piece missing). 

Provenance: Christies London 11 May 1998 Lot 49.

 

Ivory Registration #: C18G3BBT