Old Masters, British, European Paintings & Portrait Miniatures - 15th March 2017
Lot 51
λ Richard Cosway (1742-1821) Portrait miniature of an Officer previously thought to be of the 1st...
Estimate £3,000 - £5,000
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Description
λ Richard Cosway (1742-1821)
Portrait miniature of an Officer previously thought to be of the 1st Royal Regiment of Foot as worn in the period of 1796-1816, head and shoulders, wearing uniform and a white jabot
Believed to be signed and dated 1809 verso
Oval, in a gilt frame with blue glass, pearls and a lock of hair
81 x 71mm
The sitter's epaulettes indicate his rank as full Colonel