Richard Cosway
Portrait of a young girl, traditionally identifed as Mary Spencer Shirley (1784-1820), circa 1795
A delicate watercolour and bodycolour portrait traditionally identified as Mary Spencer Shirley, created by Richard Cosway circa 1795. The elaborate frame includes hair work and decorative elements typical of sentimental portraiture.
- Medium
- Watercolour and bodycolour, gold frame, glazed reverse with opelescent glass panel, decorated with hair work and heart-shaped reserve set with the initials: JW
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Sotheby's
🔨 Auction Lot
Old Master Paintings and Portrait Miniatures
April 23, 2021
Estimate: $3,000 – $5,000
Lot 463
Spotted works by Richard Cosway
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