Lot n° 73
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Richard COSWAY (1742-1821)
Portrait of the Prince of Wales, future Georges IV Watercolour, black pencil and Arabic gum
22.8 x 14 cm
Source:
According to an attached letter from the Prince of Wales' old collection, given to Mrs Fitzherbert, bequeathed to W. Ashley upon her death, then sold to Colonel C.B. Denison
Exhibition: according to an attached letter Hanover Exhibition, 1890
Bibliography:
P. Currie and F. Daniell, "A catalogue raisonné of the engraved works of Richard Cosway, R.A.", London, 1890, No. 81, as belonging to Sir P. Currie
Engraved by Saillair in 1787, a copy in the British Museum (No. 1875,0814.1258), described as: "Portrait of George IV when Prince full length, staning slightly to left; in Van
Dyck costume, wearing Garter robes, leaning on sword, with hat in hand; church building in background"
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