Lot 82
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THOMAS FORSTER (c. 1677-1712)

Mrs James Denew, facing right in dress with laced bodice and white frilled underslip, pearl necklace, elaborate high standing lace mantilla in her curling hair

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THOMAS FORSTER (c. 1677-1712)
Mrs James Denew, facing right in dress with laced bodice and white frilled underslip, pearl necklace, elaborate high standing lace mantilla in her curling hair
signed and dated 'Tho Forster del[in] 1700' (lower right)
plumbago on vellum
oval, 46 in. (109 mm.) high, rectangular black wood frame
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Lot Essay

According to an old label attached to the frame, Madame Mary Denew, granddaughter of John Delillers married James Denew on 5 February 1650/51 at the French Church, Threadneedle Street.
A plumbago of James Denew by Thomas Forster was sold in these rooms, 24 May 2000, lot 127.

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