Lot Essay
The sitter was presumably the mother of Joseph George Brett of Grove House, Old Brompton.
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Portrait of a lady, possibly of the Brett family
Details
FRANCIS COTES, R.A. (LONDON 1726-1770)
Portrait of a lady, possibly of the Brett family
signed and dated 'FCotes/ 1755' (lower left)
pastel
23 7/8 x 18 in. (60.7 x 45.7 cm.)
Portrait of a lady, possibly of the Brett family
signed and dated 'FCotes/ 1755' (lower left)
pastel
23 7/8 x 18 in. (60.7 x 45.7 cm.)
Provenance
Reginald Brett, 2nd Viscount Esher, and by descent to the present owner.
Special notice
This lot is offered without reserve.
Brought to you by
Annabel Kishor
Specialist