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English, Continental & American Fine Art, Furniture and Decorations

Sat, Apr 30, 2016 11:00AM EDT - Sun, May 1, 2016 11:00AM EDT
Lot 397

FRANCIS COTES (1726-1770): PORTRAIT OF THE HONORABLE MRS. GEORGE BURGES, NÉE ANNE WICHNOUR SOMERVILLE

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
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Pastel on paper laid down on canvas, 1751, signed 'Cotes' and dated at center left. 24 x 18 in., 29 x 23 in. (framed). Literature: Johnson 1976, no. 74; Neil Jeffares online catalogue, pastellists.com. Provenance: Sold Christie's, London, November 3, 1960, Lot 16; Sold Sotheby's, New York, November 3, 1978, Lot 139.