The Hon. Mrs William Cockayne (d. 1838), standing before a pillar with her right arm resting on a plinth, facing left in gold-bordered white dress tied with gold tassels and lace underdress, white lined blue coat, gold embroidered blue scarf tied around her waist, her dark hair upswept and falling over her right shoulder; foliate and sky background

細節

RICHARD CROSSE (1742-1810)
The Hon. Mrs William Cockayne (d. 1838), standing before a pillar with her right arm resting on a plinth, facing left in gold-bordered white dress tied with gold tassels and lace underdress, white lined blue coat, gold embroidered blue scarf tied around her waist, her dark hair upswept and falling over her right shoulder; foliate and sky background
oval, 3 15/16 in. (100 mm.) high, gilt-metal mount within rectangular black wood panel

出版

B. S. Long, 'Richard Crosse, Miniaturist and Portrait-Painter', The Walpole Society, vol. XVII, 1929, p. 69, from the artist's fee book, on 13 February 1778: 'Recd of Miss Hill for her do. third size 15 15'

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拍品專文

Barbara, second daughter and sole heir of George Hill of Rothwell Manor, co. Northampton, married the Hon. William Cockayne. They had issue with ten daughters.
Another miniature of this sitter by John Smart, signed and dated 1777, was sold in these rooms, 2 May 2001, lot 102.