Lot 65
65
SAMUEL COTES (1734-1818)
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SAMUEL COTES (1734-1818)

The Hon. William Cockayne (1756-1809), facing right in mauve doublet, the sleeves slashed to reveal white, wide lace-bordered Van Dyck collar

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SAMUEL COTES (1734-1818)
The Hon. William Cockayne (1756-1809), facing right in mauve doublet, the sleeves slashed to reveal white, wide lace-bordered Van Dyck collar
signed with initials and dated 'SC 1769' (lower right)
oval, 1½ in. (37 mm.) high, engraved gold mount on a gilt-metal bracelet clasp frame
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Lot Essay

William Cockayne, youngest son of the 5th Viscount Cullen, was Comptroller of the Household at Dublin Castle in 1790 and subsequently Governor of Limerick Castle. He married Barbara Hill (see lot 102) and had issue with ten daughters. For another miniature of the sitter as a young boy, see lot 29.

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