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RICHARD COSWAY, R.A. (BRITISH, 1742-1821)
A young gentleman, possibly Mr Wombwell, in blue coat with gold buttons
On ivory
Oval, 76 mm. high, gilt-metal frame with split-pearl surround, the reverse centred with gold initials GW on translucent blue glass on foiled ground and plaited hair surround
A young gentleman, possibly Mr Wombwell, in blue coat with gold buttons
On ivory
Oval, 76 mm. high, gilt-metal frame with split-pearl surround, the reverse centred with gold initials GW on translucent blue glass on foiled ground and plaited hair surround
Provenance
Sotheby’s, London, 9 November 1944, lot 122 (£95 to Papier. A footnote to the catalogue entry reads ‘The initials are those of a member of the Wombwell family’).
Mikel Papier (1889-1948) Collection, no. 147, and by descent.
Mikel Papier (1889-1948) Collection, no. 147, and by descent.
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
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