The Pohl-Ströher Collection of Portrait Miniatures, Part III

The Pohl-Ströher Collection of Portrait Miniatures, Part III

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RICHARD COSWAY, R.A. | PORTRAIT OF MARIE HENRIETTA DE MONTOLIEU DE SAINT-HIPPOLITE, NÉE MODYRODE HEYWOOD

Auction Closed

December 5, 07:06 PM GMT

Estimate

3,000 - 5,000 GBP

Lot Details

Description

RICHARD COSWAY, R.A.

Oakford, Devon 1742 - 1821 London

PORTRAIT OF MARIE HENRIETTA DE MONTOLIEU DE SAINT-HIPPOLITE, NÉE MODYRODE HEYWOOD


Watercolour and bodycolour on ivory, gilt-metal frame;

signed, inscribed, and dated verso: R.[dus] Cosway. R:A / Primarius Pictor / Serenissimi Walliae / Principis / Pinxit / 178 [?]

71 by 57 mm.

Please note the following amendments to the printed catalogue This lot contains ivory. Due to recent changes in the laws of many countries (e.g. US, France) Sotheby's recommends that buyers check with their own government regarding any importation requirements prior to placing a bid. For example, US regulations restrict the import of elephant ivory and prohibit the import of African elephant ivory. Please note that Sotheby's will not assist buyers with CITES licence applications where a buyer elects to either collect or arrange their own shipping, nor will Sotheby's assist with the international movement of ivory by air, either as freight or through hand carry. Sotheby's shipping will only assist in shipping the lot to either domestic UK or EU destinations, where delivery is made by road transport. A buyer's inability to export or import these lots cannot justify a delay in payment or sale cancellation.

Sale, London, Christie's, 12 July 1983, lot 649

The sitter, the daughter of James Modyrod Heywood of Maristowe, Devon, married in 1786 at St. George's, Hanover Square, Louis de Montolieu (1761-1817), a director of Hammersley's Bank, Pall Mall. His family were Huguenot and arrived in England in 1688 accompanying William of Orange.