Lot 72
  • 72

Abraham Daniel

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description

  • Abraham Daniel
  • Portrait of Captain William Allan Cox (1750-1798)
  • circa 1790
  • 5.1 by 3.7 cm.; 2 by 1 1/2 in.
wearing a red uniform with a yellow collar and silver lace, gold frame with woven hair border, glazed reverse set with initials WAC, original fitted case

Provenance

Anonymous sale in these Rooms, 9 June 1986, lot 164  

Condition

Ivory ground. The work is in excellent condition, the colours protected by the original fitted case. The typically Irish frame is in very fine condition.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Catalogue Note

Captain William Allan Cox was the second son of John Cox and Mary Hore. First recorded in Ireland in 1630 the Cox family settled initially in Kilworth, Co. Cork and then later in Coolcliffe, Co. Wexford. On his maternal side the sitter was a descandant of the Earls of Courtown and the Earls of Bessborough.

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