Richard Cosway Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Richard Cosway Art Value Price Guide

Dec. 16, 2024
Richard Cosway Attrib. (1742-1821) Portrait of a Lady, possibly Mrs. Thistlethwaite
Est: €2,000 - €3,000
Richard Cosway Attrib. (1742-1821) Portrait of a Lady, possibly Mrs. Thistlethwaite Miniature on ivory 18 kt gold frame, engraved with "Mrs. Thistlethwaite" e "R. Cosway" Unreadable text on the reverse of the miniature 8x5,5 cm (total)
Veritas Art Auctioneers
Dec. 05, 2024
Attributed to Richard Cosway R.A. (Briti
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
Attributed to Richard Cosway R.A. (British, 1742-1821), an oval bust portrait miniature of Anne Templer, Lady de la Pole (1758-1832) in a white dress, on ivory, mounted in a gold mount on a guilloche enamel ground with a split pearl border, plaited hair and gold monogram verso within a blue and white enamel border, suspended on a 15ct gold flat-link chain, 5 by 4cm, 41.7 gross weight. Provenance: with a letter dated 1928 from Stephen & Alexander Auctioneers stating that the miniature had been examined by Mr Ford and Mr Bernard Rackham of The Victoria and Albert Museum who formed the opinion that it was a 'genuine Cosway'. Note: Anne Templer was the daughter of James Templer of Stover House, Devon, She married Sir John William Pole 6th Bt in 1781. Mother of the child cricketers by Thomas Beach at Antony, she built Shute House (Adam style) with her husband. Her monument is in St Michael's Church, Shute. Note: Ivory Exemption Certificate No.5UFPJCXS
Kinghams Auctioneers
Nov. 29, 2024
Cosway Richard
Est: CHF4,800 - CHF6,000
Bedeutende doppelseitige Portraitminiatur Signiert, datiert und mit den vollständigen Namen der Dargestellten auf den Rückseitenkartons beschriftet: - "The Honble John Ponsonby Rdus Cosway R A Primarius Pictor Serenissimi Walliae Principis Pinxit 1790 The Honble. Caroline Ponsonby" - "R.dus Cosway R . A Primarius Pictor Serenissi [sic] Walliae Principis Pinxit 1789 The Honble Frederick Ponsonb[y] The Honble Willm.. Ponsonby". Goldener Fausse-Montre-Rahmen, eine Seite mit Saatperlenrand, die andere mit rotem Transluzid Email auf guillochiertem Grund, besetzt mit Diamanten. In Goldrahmen 585. Diese doppelseitige Portraitminiatur ist ein Meisterwerk von Richard Cosway und zeigt ihn auf dem Höhepunkt seiner Karriere. Sie gehört zu einer seltenen Gruppe von Doppelportraits, die Kinder der bedeutendsten aristokratischen Familien des 18. Jahrhunderts darstellen, wie die mit den Ponsonbys verwandten Familien Cavendish und Spencer. Cosway genoss seit 1780 die Gunst der Familie Ponsonby nach der Heirat von Frederick Ponsonby, 3. Earl of Bessborough, mit Henrietta Spencer. Die Miniatur zeigt die vier Kinder des Paares: Vorderseite: Sir John William Ponsonby (später 4. Earl of Bessborough) in smaragdgrünem Anzug mit weissem Kragen, den rechten Arm um die Taille seiner jüngeren Schwester gelegt. Lady Caroline Ponsonby (später Lady Caroline Lamb) trägt ein weisses Kleid mit rosa Schärpe und hat ihre Arme um den Hals ihres Bruders geschlungen. Rückseite: Sir Frederick Cavendish Ponsonby in blauem Rock mit Messingknöpfen, weisser Weste und Kniehosen, sitzt und hält seinen jüngeren Bruder Sir William Francis Spencer Ponsonby (später 1. Baron de Mauley), der ein weisses Kleid trägt und seinen Arm um die Schulter seines Bruders legt. Die Miniatur ist bemerkenswert für die liebevollen Posen und die Darstellung der engen Geschwisterbeziehung. Interessant ist, dass Sir Frederick hier mit weisser Weste und Kniehosen dargestellt wird, während er in anderen bekannten Portraits oft in dunkler Kleidung erscheint. Im- und Export unterliegen der Int. Konvention CITES. Sammlung Dr. Erika Pohl-Ströher; Christie's, London, 07 June 2011, lot 14 (Kaufpreis umgerechnet 87'000 CHF); Privatbesitz Graham Charles Kinnaird, 13. Baron Kinnaird; Privatbesitz Kenneth Fitzgerald, 12. Baron Kinnaird, und seine Frau Francis Victoria Clifton; Privatbesitz Arthur Fitzgerald Kinnaird, 11. Baron Kinnaird, und seine Frau Mary Alma Victoria Agnew; Privatbesitz Arthur Fitzgerald Kinnaird, 10. Baron Kinnaird, und seine Frau Mary Jane Hoare; Privatbesitz Hon. Frances Anne Georgiana Kinnaird (geb. Ponsonby) und ihr Ehemann George Kinnaird, 9. Baron Kinnaird; Privatbesitz Sir William Francis Spencer Ponsonby, 1. Baron de Mauley of Canford, und seine Frau Lady Barbara Ashley-Cooper; Privatbesitz laut Familientradition, Frederick Ponsonby, 3. Earl of Bessborough, und seine Frau Lady Henrietta Ponsonby, geborene Spencer, Countess of Bessborough. Gerahmt Ausrufdatum: 29.11.2024 Ungefähre Ausrufzeit: 09:46
Auktionshaus Zofingen
Nov. 27, 2024
Richard COSWAY
Est: €1,200 - €1,800
Richard COSWAY (Devon, 1742 – Londres, 1821) Portrait de jeune femme, dite Amelia Anne Egerton, Lady Egerton Hume (1751-1809) Aquarelle et gomme arabique sur ivoire, de forme ovale, probablement inachevé CIC n° 2024/BE01338/CE Dans un médaillon en vermeil à décor de pierres taillées, identification du modèle sur le cadre au verso Portrait of a young lady, called Amelia Anne Egerton, Lady Egerton Hume (1751-1809), watercolour and gum arabic on ivory, by R. Cosway 2.28 x 1.97 in. 5.8 x 5.0 cm Provenance : Collection Pierre Jourdan-Barry (1926-2016) ; Puis par descendance ; Collection particulière, Belgique Richard COSWAY (Devon, 1742 – Londres, 1821) 5.8 x 5.0 cm
Artcurial
Nov. 24, 2024
A George III horn snuff box with portrait medallion attributed to Richard Cosway (1742-1821)
Est: $2,500 - $3,000
Y A George III horn snuff box with portrait medallion attributed to Richard Cosway (1742-1821) the gentleman wearing a blue coat, his hair powdered, and set into a waisted gilt mounted and lined box, the oval mount and thumbpiece of chased design 2.5cm high, 8cm wide, 5.5cm deep PROVENANCE Philip Mould & Company, London, 2013
Gibson's
Nov. 20, 2024
Circle of Richard Cosway, RA, British 1742-1821- Ladies in classical robes playing with putti;
Est: £150 - £200
Circle of Richard Cosway, RA, British 1742-1821- Ladies in classical robes playing with putti; pencil and watercolour on paper, 18.5 x 25.4 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, UK.
Roseberys
Nov. 20, 2024
Circle of Richard Cosway, British 1742-1821- Portrait of a gentleman, bust-length, facing right,
Est: £180 - £220
Circle of Richard Cosway, British 1742-1821- Portrait of a gentleman, bust-length, facing right, wearing a dark green coat and white cravat, the hair powdered; watercolour on ivory, oval, indistinctly signed to the upper edge, 6.8 x 5.2 cm. Ivory submission reference: 39PVMPUZ. Provenance: Private Collection, UK.
Roseberys
Nov. 20, 2024
Circle of Richard Cosway, British 1742-1821- Portrait of a lady, bust-length, wearing a blue ridi
Est: £300 - £500
Circle of Richard Cosway, British 1742-1821- Portrait of a lady, bust-length, wearing a blue riding jacket and a powdered wig; watercolour on ivory, oval, 3.3 x 2.7 cm. Ivory submission reference: KAKQN6ZA. Provenance: Private Collection, UK.
Roseberys
Nov. 14, 2024
RICHARD COSWAY (1742-1821). MAGNIFICENT AND AMAZING RUBY AND DIAMOND FRAMED PORTRAIT MINIATURE
Est: £4,000 - £8,000
RICHARD COSWAY (1742-1821). MAGNIFICENT AND AMAZING RUBY AND DIAMOND FRAMED PORTRAIT MINIATURE. 29.5 grams. By repute depicting Elizabeth Pelham. Very fine and highly detailed portrait. The high carat gold and silver frame of gorgeous entwined design. Set with rich and vibrant rubies, believed to be Burma. And bright and lively rose cut diamonds. Verso a richly decorated hair work, set with diamond initials E.P. and a pearl set buckle. The miniature monogrammed on the back RC. Portrait approx. 4 x 3.3 cm. L. 6.5 cm. Ivory Exemption Submission Reference: CXSJL77F. Provenance: Sold by Puttick & Simpson Ltd. Auctioneers, London, Wednesday, October 7th 1953. For other auction results of Richard Cosway see; Christies, London, 06/07/2017, Lot 14 £ 341.000 Christies, London, 07/06/2011, Lot 14 £ 63.650 Christies, London, 29/11/2011, lot 120 £ 46.850 Richard Cosway RA was a leading English portrait painter of the Georgian and Regency era, noted for his miniatures. He was a contemporary of John Smart, George Engleheart, William Wood, and Richard Crosse.
Etrusca Auction
Oct. 29, 2024
Boite en or et diamants, à miniature sur ivoire figurant un homme attribuée à Richard A. Cosway (1742-1821) A late 18th century German gold and diamond mounted portrait box, miniature attributed to Richard A. Cosway (1742-1821)
Est: €3,500 - €4,000
Boite en or et diamants, à miniature sur ivoire figurant un homme attribuée à Richard A. Cosway (1742-1821) A late 18th century German gold and diamond mounted portrait box, miniature attributed to Richard A. Cosway (1742-1821) Rectangular shaped with cut sides in guilloché gold, with semis of pastilles and quartefeuille, underlined by leafy mouldings, set in the centre with a miniature on ivory, portrait of a man in a surround of small diamonds cut in 8/8. The lid features an applique rose in two-tone gold, length 9.1cm, weight 114gms.
Bonhams
Oct. 26, 2024
Cosway, Richard: Bildnis eines Jungen
Est: €800 - €1,000
Richard Cosway 1742 - 1821 Portrait of a boy Miniature (watercolor) on bone; H 76 mm, W 53 mm
Peter Karbstein - Kunst und Auktionshaus
Oct. 16, 2024
Cosway (Richard, 1742-1821). Duke of Orleans, 1788 & Viscountess Bulkeley, 1785 & others
Est: £200 - £300
Cosway (Richard, 1742-1821). Duke of Orleans, 1788 & Viscountess Bulkeley, 1785 & others * After Richard Cosway (1742-1821). His most Serene Highness Louis Phillip Joseph Duke of Orleans & The Right Hon'ble Harriet Viscountess Bulkeley, 1788 and 1785, two hand-coloured stipple engravings by G. Hadfield and F. Bartolozzi respectively, after R. Cosway, the first published by R. Cosway, 1788, visible size 32.4 x 22.7 cm (12 3/4 x 9 ins), the second by S. Watts, May 1st 1785, plate size 27.9 x 21.5 cm (11 x 8 1/2 ins) with margins, black and gilt frames, glazed (36.5 x 29 cm and similar), together with Vorsterman (Lucas, 1595-1675), Portrait of Jacques Callot, after Anthony van Dyck, circa 1645, etching and engraving on pale cream laid paper, a very good impression, without publisher's name lower right, plate size 23.0 x 17.0 cm (9 1/8 x 6 3/4 ins), with margins, sheet size 27.7 x 21.7 cm, black and gilt frame (43 x 35 cm), plus Pond (Arthur, circa 1705-1758), Portrait of Sebastiano Resta, after Pier Leone Ghezzi (1674-1755), 1738, etching on laid paper, with etched caption at lower edge: Il P. Seb. Resta, insigne, Dilettante nell' Arti del Disegno, morto in Roma nell' anno 1714. E Museo Gul. Kent, arm., plate size 28.5 x 18.6 cm (11 1/4 x 7 1/4 ins), with margins, Hogarth-style black and gilt frame, glazed (47 x 35.5 cm), and Bartolozzi (Francesco, 1728-1815), Marchese Antonio Canova, 1798, fine engraving by Bartolozzi after R.Suhrlandt, published by A.Molteno, March 15, 1798, plate size 21.5 x 15 cm (8 1/2 x 6 ins), with wide margins, black and gilt frame, glazed (34.5 x 24.5 cm), plus Gribelin (Simon, 1661-1733), Whitehall Banqueting House Ceiling, after Rubens, 1720, engraving on paper, after the ceiling painted by Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640), defective (some tears and small losses), visible size 95.7 x 45.5 cm (37 5/8 x 18 ins), moulded gilt frame, glazed (109.5 x 60.5 cm) QTY: (6) NOTE: Provenance: Estate of Michael Jaffé (1923-1997) art historian and former director of the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge.
Dominic Winter Auctions
Oct. 02, 2024
RICHARD COSWAY R.A. (BRITISH 1742-1821)
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
RICHARD COSWAY R.A. (BRITISH 1742-1821) DEATH inscribed with provenance, Christies May 1869, by a later hand verso pencil and wash 20cm; 8in (diameter) together with five further works by or attributed to various hands including another drawing by Richard Cosway (from the sale at Christies 1896 from succession of his wife Maria Cosway), Samuel Shelley, Ramsay Richard Reinagle, Henry Singleton and Julius Ceasar Ibbeston (from the collection of L. G. Duke, given to Iolo William September 1958) various media, various sizes, all unframed (6) Provenance the last: Leonard Gordon Duke (1890-1971)
Olympia Auctions
Sep. 26, 2024
RICHARD COSWAY (1742-1821). MAGNIFICENT AND AMAZING RUBY AND DIAMOND FRAMED PORTRAIT MINIATURE
Est: £4,000 - £8,000
RICHARD COSWAY (1742-1821). MAGNIFICENT AND AMAZING RUBY AND DIAMOND FRAMED PORTRAIT MINIATURE. 29.5 grams. By repute depicting Elizabeth Pelham. Very fine and highly detailed portrait. The high carat gold and silver frame of gorgeous entwined design. Set with rich and vibrant rubies, believed to be Burma. And bright and lively rose cut diamonds. Verso a richly decorated hair work, set with diamond initials E.P. and a pearl set buckle. The miniature monogrammed on the back RC. Portrait approx. 4 x 3.3 cm. L. 6.5 cm. Ivory Exemption Submission Reference: CXSJL77F. Provenance: Sold by Puttick & Simpson Ltd. Auctioneers, London, Wednesday, October 7th 1953. For other auction results of Richard Cosway see; Christies, London, 06/07/2017, Lot 14 £ 341.000 Christies, London, 07/06/2011, Lot 14 £ 63.650 Christies, London, 29/11/2011, lot 120 £ 46.850 Richard Cosway RA was a leading English portrait painter of the Georgian and Regency era, noted for his miniatures. He was a contemporary of John Smart, George Engleheart, William Wood, and Richard Crosse.
Etrusca Auction
Sep. 13, 2024
BILDNIS EINES HERREN MIT BRUSTSTERN*
Est: €300 - €600
BILDNIS EINES HERREN MIT BRUSTSTERN* in der Art von Richard Cosway (1742 Tiverton - 1821 London) Gouache auf Elfenbein. 9,5 x 8 cm (mit Rahmen). Seitlich rechts bez. 'R. Cosway'. Part. ber.; Glas besch. Hinter Glas im ornamentierten Metallrahmen mit Elfenbeinrückseite mit Schildpatteinlagen. Bitte beachten Sie, dass aufgrund der aktuellen Cites-Bestimmungen für Objekte aus Elfenbein ein uneingeschränkter Handel nur innerhalb der Europäischen Gemeinschaft erlaubt ist. Ein Export in Drittländer ist derzeit nicht möglich. BILDNIS EINES HERREN MIT BRUSTSTERN* in der Art von Richard Cosway (1742 Tiverton - 1821 London) Gouache auf Elfenbein. 9,5 x 8 cm (mit Rahmen). Seitlich rechts bez. 'R. Cosway'. Part. ber.; Glas besch. Hinter Glas im ornamentierten Metallrahmen mit Elfenbeinrückseite mit Schildpatteinlagen. Bitte beachten Sie, dass aufgrund der aktuellen Cites-Bestimmungen für Objekte aus Elfenbein ein uneingeschränkter Handel nur innerhalb der Europäischen Gemeinschaft erlaubt ist. Ein Export in Drittländer ist derzeit nicht möglich.
Hargesheimer Kunstauktionen Düsseldorf
Sep. 11, 2024
§ A GOLD, BLOODSTONE AND DIAMOND SNUFF BOX WITH PORTRAIT MINIATURE BY RICHARD COSWAY (1742-1821)
Est: £4,000 - £6,000
§ A GOLD, BLOODSTONE AND DIAMOND SNUFF BOX WITH PORTRAIT MINIATURE BY RICHARD COSWAY (1742-1821) rectangular, the hinged cover mounted with a portrait miniature of a gentleman within a diamond-set surround, the gold cagework with columnar engraved corners and enclosing polished bloodstone panels to the sides and base. 4.2cm high, 7cm wide, 5.5cm deep, 181 grams With non-transferable standard ivory exemption declaration number 68RXQYTE
Elstob Auctioneers
Aug. 28, 2024
RICHARD COSWAY (1742-1821). MAGNIFICENT AND AMAZING RUBY AND DIAMOND FRAMED PORTRAIT MINIATURE.
Est: £4,000 - £8,000
RICHARD COSWAY (1742-1821). MAGNIFICENT AND AMAZING RUBY AND DIAMOND FRAMED PORTRAIT MINIATURE. 29.5 grams. By repute depicting Elizabeth Pelham. Very fine and highly detailed portrait. The high carat gold and silver frame of gorgeous entwined design. Set with rich and vibrant rubies, believed to be Burma. And bright and lively rose cut diamonds. Verso a richly decorated hair work, set with diamond initials E.P. and a pearl set buckle. The miniature monogrammed on the back RC.
Etrusca Auction
Jul. 09, 2024
Circle of Richard Cosway, British 1742-1821- Portrait of a mother and ch
Est: £300 - £500
Circle of Richard Cosway, British 1742-1821- Portrait of a mother and child, possibly a mourning portrait; watercolour on ivory, oval, with hairwork verso, 8.6 x 7 cm. Ivory submission reference: DE65JCNW. Provenance: Private Collection, UK.
Roseberys
Jul. 09, 2024
Circle of Richard Cosway, British 1742-1821- Portrait of a gentleman, bu
Est: £300 - £500
Circle of Richard Cosway, British 1742-1821- Portrait of a gentleman, bust-length, facing right, wearing a dark green coat and white cravat, the hair powdered; watercolour on ivory, oval, indistinctly signed to the upper edge, 6.8 x 5.2 cm. Ivory submission reference: 39PVMPUZ. Provenance: Private Collection, UK.
Roseberys
Jul. 03, 2024
RICHARD COSWAY, R.A. (TIVERTON 1742-1821 LONDON). The Annunciation. pencil
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
RICHARD COSWAY, R.A. (TIVERTON 1742-1821 LONDON). The Annunciation. pencil and black and red chalk on paper 8 ¼ x 7 in. (21 x 17.8 cm.).
Christie's
Jun. 26, 2024
Circle of Richard Cosway RA (1742-1821)
Est: £100 - £200
Circle of Richard Cosway RA (1742-1821) Portrait miniature of Lady Catherine Powlet, daughter of the Duke of Bolton, holding a dove watercolour on ivory 8.5cm A 1782 print of the present subject, after Cosway, exists in the British Museum (No. 1859,0806.1262). This item is offered for sale in accordance with the Ivory Act 2018 and has been assigned an exemption certificate, Ref. No. XKLJN3GP.
Cheffins
May. 31, 2024
Cosway Richard
Est: CHF240 - CHF300
Portrait eines Kindes mit erhobener Hand auf rotem Kissen Ausführung um 1755. Rahmen Gold 750. Im- und Export unterliegen der Int. Konvention CITES. Sammlung Dr. Erika Pohl-Ströher; Christie's, London, 20 March 1989, lot 66 Gerahmt Ausrufdatum: 31.05.2024 Ungefähre Ausrufzeit: 10:14
Auktionshaus Zofingen
May. 31, 2024
Cosway Richard
Est: CHF480 - CHF600
Portrait eines Edelmannes mit Bart und "van Dyck Kostüm" Ausführung Anfang 19. Jh. Vergoldeter Metallrahmen Im- und Export unterliegen der Int. Konvention CITES. Sammlung Dr. Erika Pohl-Ströher; Christie's, London, 19 March 1980, lot 26 Gerahmt Ausrufdatum: 31.05.2024 Ungefähre Ausrufzeit: 10:13
Auktionshaus Zofingen
May. 31, 2024
Cosway Richard
Est: CHF800 - CHF1,000
Portrait eines Edelmannes in braunem Mantel Ausführung um 1780. Diamantenbesetzter Goldrahmen. Im- und Export unterliegen der Int. Konvention CITES. Sammlung Dr. Erika Pohl-Ströher; Christie's, London, 31 March 1981, lot 95 Gerahmt Ausrufdatum: 31.05.2024 Ungefähre Ausrufzeit: 10:13
Auktionshaus Zofingen
May. 27, 2024
Richard Cosway Attrib. (1742-1821) Portrait of a Lady, possibly Mrs. Thistlethwaite
Est: €2,000 - €3,000
Portrait of a Lady, possibly Mrs. Thistlethwaite Miniature on ivory 18 kt gold frame, engraved with "Mrs. Thistlethwaite" e "R. Cosway" Unreadable text on the reverse of the miniature 8x5,5 cm (total)
Veritas Art Auctioneers
May. 23, 2024
Richard Cosway R.A. (British, 17421821)
Est: £600 - £1,000
Richard Cosway R.A. (British, 17421821), portrait of Miss Rosewell Preston painted in 1789, signed, 7.3 by 5.8cm, black wood and gilt metal framed, Ivory Act Exemption Certificate No: 7PW92Z28.
Kinghams Auctioneers
Apr. 23, 2024
RICHARD COSWAY (1742-1821). MAGNIFICENT AND AMAZING RUBY AND DIAMOND FRAMED PORTRAIT MINIATURE
Est: £8,000 - £16,000
RICHARD COSWAY (1742-1821). MAGNIFICENT AND AMAZING RUBY AND DIAMOND FRAMED PORTRAIT MINIATURE. By repute depicting Elizabeth Pelham. Very fine and highly detailed portrait. The high carat gold and silver frame of gorgeous entwined design. Set with rich and vibrant rubies, believed to be Burma. And bright and lively rose cut diamonds. Verso a richly decorated hair work, set with diamond initials E.P. and a pearl set buckle. The miniature monogrammed on the back RC. Portrait approx. 4 x 3.3 cm. L. 6.5 cm. 29.5 grams. Ivory Exemption Submission Reference: CXSJL77F. Provenance: Sold by Puttick & Simpson Ltd. Auctioneers, London, Wednesday, October 7th 1953. For other auction results of Richard Cosway see; Christies, London, 06/07/2017, Lot 14 £ 341.000 Christies, London, 07/06/2011, Lot 14 £ 63.650 Christies, London, 29/11/2011, lot 120 £ 46.850 Richard Cosway RA was a leading English portrait painter of the Georgian and Regency era, noted for his miniatures. He was a contemporary of John Smart, George Engleheart, William Wood, and Richard Crosse.
Etrusca Auction
Apr. 10, 2024
Richard Cosway, R.A. (Devon 1742-1821 London) Portrait of a lady, probably the artist's wife Maria, leaning on a chair with her hands clasped in front of her
Est: £600 - £800
Richard Cosway, R.A. (Devon 1742-1821 London) Portrait of a lady, probably the artist's wife Maria, leaning on a chair with her hands clasped in front of her bears inscription 'Cosway' (lower left) pencil on laid paper 15.8 x 10cm (6 1/4 x 3 15/16in).
Bonhams
Mar. 07, 2024
Richard Cosway R.A. (British, 17421821)
Est: £1,500 - £2,000
Richard Cosway R.A. (British, 17421821), portrait of Miss Rosewell Preston painted in 1789, signed, on ivory, 7.3 by 5.8cm, black wood and gilt metal framed, Ivory Act Exemption Certificate No: 7PW92Z28.
Kinghams Auctioneers
Feb. 27, 2024
Richard Cosway, RA - Study of a courting couple seated under a tree
Est: £700 - £900
Richard Cosway, RA, British 1742-1821 Study of a courting couple seated under a tree; pen and brown ink on laid paper, 23.3 x 18.9 cm. Provenance: Possibly ex-collection Maria Cosway, the artist’s wife. the collection of Gerald Barnett (until circa 2000). with D S Lavender Antiques, circa 2001. The collection of Timothy Clowes (until 2021). When sold Sotheby’s London, 23 September 2021, lot 127; Where acquired by the present owner. Literature: G. Barnett, Richard and Maria Cosway, London 1995, fig. 5. Note: While predominantly known as a miniature painter, the engaging, intimate drawing presented here showcases Richard Cosway’s skill as a draughtsman on a larger scale. With vivid and fluid linework, Cosway has captured a spontaneous interaction between a courting couple: a gentleman interrupts a lady’s reading, pointing to his heart, perhaps to signal his feelings towards his companion. The composition of this drawing echoes a 1784 etching published by Thomas Rowlandson (1757-1827), which shows Cosway and his wife, Maria, together with the anti-slavery campaigner Ottobah Cugoano (who worked as a servant at the Cosways’ house for a number of years), seated within the formal garden of their London home at Pall Mall. An impression of this etching is held at the Royal Collection [inv. No. RCIN 653010]. That etching, in turn, looks back to marital portraits of the previous centuries, such as Peter Paul Rubens’ renowned example now in the collection of the Alte Pinakothek, Munich [inv. No. 334], which portrays the Flemish painter seated beneath a ‘honeysuckle bower’ beside his first wife, Isabella Brant. A keen collector of Old Master paintings and drawings, Cosway would undoubtedly have been familiar with Rubens’ portraits. The historic costume worn by the figures both in the 1784 etching and in the present drawing appears to pay homage to these famous earlier examples. Although the sitters are unidentified, it is possible that the male figure is a self-portrait of the artist, as it appears to closely relate to known portraits of Cosway, such as the engraving by Mariano Bovi [a v1757-1813], a version of which is in the collection of the National Portrait Gallery [NPG D13726].
Roseberys
Feb. 14, 2024
§ A GOLD, BLOODSTONE AND DIAMOND SNUFF BOX WITH PORTRAIT MINIATURE BY RICHARD COSWAY (1742-1821)
Est: £6,000 - £8,000
§ A GOLD, BLOODSTONE AND DIAMOND SNUFF BOX WITH PORTRAIT MINIATURE BY RICHARD COSWAY (1742-1821) rectangular, the hinged cover mounted with a portrait miniature of a gentleman within a diamond-set surround, the gold cagework with columnar engraved corners and enclosing polished bloodstone panels to the sides and base. 4.2cm high, 7cm wide, 5.5cm deep, 181 grams With non-transferable standard ivory exemption declaration number 68RXQYTE In excellent condition.
Elstob Auctioneers
Dec. 06, 2023
RICHARD COSWAY (1742-1821). MAGNIFICENT AND AMAZING RUBY AND DIAMOND FRAMED PORTRAIT MINIATURE
Est: £8,000 - £16,000
RICHARD COSWAY (1742-1821). MAGNIFICENT AND AMAZING RUBY AND DIAMOND FRAMED PORTRAIT MINIATURE. By repute depicting Elizabeth Pelham. Very fine and highly detailed portrait. The high carat gold and silver frame of gorgeous entwined design. Set with rich and vibrant rubies, believed to be Burma. And bright and lively rose cut diamonds. Verso a richly decorated hair work, set with diamond initials E.P. and a pearl set buckle. The miniature monogrammed on the back RC. Portrait approx. 4 x 3.3 cm. L. 6.5 cm. 29.5 grams. Ivory Exemption Submission Reference: CXSJL77F. Provenance: Sold by Puttick & Simpson Ltd. Auctioneers, London, Wednesday, October 7th 1953. For other auction results of Richard Cosway see; Christies, London, 06/07/2017, Lot 14 £ 341.000 Christies, London, 07/06/2011, Lot 14 £ 63.650 Christies, London, 29/11/2011, lot 120 £ 46.850 Richard Cosway RA was a leading English portrait painter of the Georgian and Regency era, noted for his miniatures. He was a contemporary of John Smart, George Engleheart, William Wood, and Richard Crosse.
Etrusca Auction
Nov. 30, 2023
Cosway, Richard: Miniatur Portrait des Digby Hamilton, in blauer Jacke, vor Wolkenhimmel
Est: €720 - €800
Miniatur Portrait des Digby Hamilton (gest. 1820) mit grau gepudertem Haar und Koteletten, in blauer Jacke mit weißer Weste und Halsbinde; vor Wolkenhimmel. -- Rückseitig auf dem Deckkarton Lateinisch signiert und datiert "R:dus Cosway / R A. et F. S. A. / Primarius Pictor. / Serenissimi Walliae / Principi. / Pinxit / 1803". -- Aquarell und Gummiarabikum auf Elfenbein. 7,5 x 5,8 cm (oval). In vergoldetem Kupferrahmen. -- -- Digby Hamilton wurde 1786 Cornet im 2. königlich-britischen Dragonerregiment, 1795 Captain im 19. Leichten Dragonerregiment und 1799 Lieutenant-Colonel of the Royal Waggon Train. 1813 wurde er zum Major General befördert und 1819 zum Colonel Commandant of the Royal Waggon Train. -- Die Identifizierung des Dargestellten wird bestätigt durch Vergleich mit dem Pastell von Hugh Douglas Hamilton (abgebildet in Neil Jeffares: Dictionary of pastellists before 1800, online Version, Nr. J.375.1431 [eingesehen am 8. März 2022]). -- -- - Provenienz: London, Sotheby's, Auktion "Fine Silver, Silhouettes and Portrait Miniatures" am 24. November 1983, Los 460 mit Abb., Zuschlag 1.200 GBP plus 10 % Aufgeld. -- -- - Wir bitten darum, Zustandsberichte zu den Losen zu erfragen, da der Erhaltungszustand nur in Ausnahmefällen im Katalog angegeben ist. -- - Please ask for condition reports for individual lots, as the condition is usually not mentioned in the catalogue.
Bassenge Auctions
Nov. 30, 2023
Cosway, Richard: Miniatur Portrait eines jungen Mannes in hellgrauer Jacke
Est: €280 - €300
Miniatur Portrait eines jungen Mannes mit grau gepuderter Perücke, in hellgrauer Jacke mit geknoteter weißer Halsbinde. Aquarell und Gummiarabikum auf Elfenbein. 3,8 x 3 cm (oval). In vergoldeter Kupferfassung. -- -- -- -- - Wir bitten darum, Zustandsberichte zu den Losen zu erfragen, da der Erhaltungszustand nur in Ausnahmefällen im Katalog angegeben ist. -- - Please ask for condition reports for individual lots, as the condition is usually not mentioned in the catalogue.
Bassenge Auctions
Nov. 24, 2023
Cosway, Richard (Attrib.): Ovales Portrait einer Dame
Est: €180 - €360
Cosway, Richard - attributed to - Oval portrait of a lady (Okeford 1742-1821 Edgware) Charcoal and watercolour on cardboard. Monogrammed ''RC'' on the right. 30,5 x 25,3 cm; not framed. - Lit. Thieme/Becker 7. // Cosway, Richard (Attrib.) Ovales Portrait einer Dame (Okeford 1742-1821 Edgware) Kreide und Aquarell/Karton. Rechts monogrammiert ''RC''. 30,5 x 25,3 cm; unger. - Lit. Thieme/Becker 7.
Kunstauktionshaus Schlosser
Nov. 12, 2023
Richard Cosway (British, 1742-1821) Watercolor on Bone
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Exquisite signed miniature portrait of a lovely young woman in a rose colored gown. Richard Cosway was a leading English portrait painter of the Georgian and Regancy era, noted for his miniatures. Portrait is framed in a bone and wood inlay octagonal shaped frame with a fine brass floral designed border. Artist signed bottom right: Cosway. Sight: 3.25in H x 2.5in L. Framed: 5.75in H x 5in L. Artist: Richard Cosway Issued: Late 1700's Country of Origin: England
Lion and Unicorn
Sep. 21, 2023
RICHARD COSWAY (1742-1821). MAGNIFICENT AND AMAZING RUBY AND DIAMOND FRAMED PORTRAIT MINIATURE.
Est: £4,000 - £8,000
RICHARD COSWAY (1742-1821). MAGNIFICENT AND AMAZING RUBY AND DIAMOND FRAMED PORTRAIT MINIATURE. By repute depicting Elizabeth Pelham. Very fine and highly detailed portrait. The high carat gold and silver frame of gorgeous entwined design. Set with rich and vibrant rubies, believed to be Burma. And bright and lively rose cut diamonds. Verso a richly decorated hair work, set with diamond initials E.P. and a pearl set buckle. The miniature monogrammed on the back RC. Portrait approx. 4 x 3.3 cm. L. 6.5 cm. 29.5 grams. Ivory Exemption Submission Reference: CXSJL77F. Provenance: Sold by Puttick & Simpson Ltd. Auctioneers, London, Wednesday, October 7th 1953. For other auction results of Richard Cosway see; Christies, London, 06/07/2017, Lot 14 £ 341.000 Christies, London, 07/06/2011, Lot 14 £ 63.650 Christies, London, 29/11/2011, lot 120 £ 46.850 Richard Cosway RA was a leading English portrait painter of the Georgian and Regency era, noted for his miniatures. He was a contemporary of John Smart, George Engleheart, William Wood, and Richard Crosse.
Etrusca Auction
Sep. 13, 2023
Richard Cosway RA (British, 1742-1821) A portrait miniature of a gentleman, said to be, Sir William Jarvis Twysden Baronet, wearing a blue coat with black collar, white waistcoat, stock and cravat, his hair powdered
Est: £700 - £1,000
Richard Cosway RA (British, 1742-1821) A portrait miniature of a gentleman, said to be Sir William Jarvis Twysden Baronet (1760-1834), wearing blue coat with black collar, white waistcoat, stock and cravat, his hair powdered. Watercolour on ivory, gold frame, the reverse glazed to reveal a plaited hair compartment, within a gold wreath of acorns and oak leaves with engraved detail, over a green glass surround, with applied handwritten inventory labels verso numbered 289, 36042 and 292, together with a further miniature of a gentleman painted on ivory, also by Richard Cosway in a gold frame, with a blue glass surround to the obverse, the reverse glazed to reveal plaited hair. Oval, 64mm ( 2 1/2in) and 43mm (1 11/16in) high (2)
Bonhams
Sep. 13, 2023
Richard Cosway RA (British, 1742-1821) A portrait miniature of a gentleman called, Isaac Blackburne (1759-1830), wearing a blue coat, white waistcoat, cravat and stock, his hair powdered
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
Richard Cosway RA (British, 1742-1821) A portrait miniature of a gentleman called, Isaac Blackburne (1759-1830), wearing a blue coat, white waistcoat, cravat and stock, his hair powdered. Watercolour on ivory, gold frame, the reverse glazed to reveal plaited hair. Oval, 72mm ( 2 13/16in) high
Bonhams
Sep. 13, 2023
Richard Cosway RA (British, 1742-1821) A portrait miniature of Georgiana Charlotte Cholmondeley née Bertie (1764–1838), when Countess of Cholmondeley, wearing a white dress and coral necklace, her dress and powdered hair decorated with ...
Est: £1,500 - £2,500
Richard Cosway RA (British, 1742-1821) A portrait miniature of Georgiana Charlotte Cholmondeley née Bertie (1764–1838), when Countess of Cholmondeley, wearing a white dress and coral necklace, her dress and powdered hair decorated with strands of pearls. Watercolour on ivory, gold frame, the reverse with a painted ivory mourning miniature depicting a lady holding a floral wreath and standing beside a funerary plinth set with gilt wire and seed pearls, supporting a flaming heart beneath a winged cherub, set within a glazed aperture and a blue glass surround. Oval, 70mm ( 2 3/4in) high
Bonhams
Sep. 13, 2023
Richard Cosway RA (British, 1742-1821) A portrait miniature of a lady, called Mrs Rebecca Seaforth née Lyne, wearing a white dress, fichu and bonnet, her hair powdered
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
Richard Cosway RA (British, 1742-1821) A portrait miniature of a lady, called Mrs Rebecca Seaforth née Lyne, wearing a white dress, fichu and bonnet, her hair powdered. Watercolour on ivory, signed in full on the reverse and dated 1790, gold frame. Oval, 63mm ( 2 1/2in) high
Bonhams
Sep. 13, 2023
Richard Cosway, R.A. (Devon 1742-1821 London) Portrait of a lady, probably the artist's wife Maria, leaning on a chair with her hands clasped in front of her
Est: £1,000 - £2,000
Richard Cosway, R.A. (Devon 1742-1821 London) Portrait of a lady, probably the artist's wife Maria, leaning on a chair with her hands clasped in front of her bears inscription 'Cosway' (lower left) pencil on laid paper 15.8 x 10cm (6 1/4 x 3 15/16in).
Bonhams
Jul. 26, 2023
Richard Cosway (British, 1742-1821) Watercolor on Bone
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Exquisite signed miniature portrait of a lovely young woman in a rose colored gown. Richard Cosway was a leading English portrait painter of the Georgian and Regancy era, noted for his miniatures. Portrait is framed in a bone and wood inlay octagonal shaped frame with a fine brass floral designed border. Artist signed bottom right: Cosway. Sight: 3.25in H x 2.5in L. Framed: 5.75in H x 5in L. Artist: Richard Cosway Issued: Late 1700's Country of Origin: England
Lion and Unicorn
Jul. 20, 2023
Cosway (Richard, 1742-1821). Portrait of William Legge, pencil
Est: £700 - £1,000
Cosway (Richard, 1742-1821). Portrait of William Legge, pencil * Cosway (Richard, 1742-1821). Portrait of William Legge, 2nd Earl of Dartmouth (1731-1801), circa 1790-1800, pencil on pale cream paper, with watercolour to the face and left hand, fine brown ink framing line to outer edge, some marks and light toning, small stain to upper left, 258 x 166 mm (10 1/4 x 6 1/2 ins), laid down on modern backing paper, with modern window-mount, along with the original backing card (now separated from the work), bearing a contemporary inscription in brown ink to verso: 'Drawn by Rd. Cosway Esqr. R.A. / Mrs. Legg', a further inscription above erased, backing card 333 x 254 mm (13 1/8 x 10 ins) QTY: (1) NOTE: Provenance: William Drummond (1934-2018), art dealer specialising in British drawings and watercolours, who ran the Covent Garden Gallery in the 1970's-80's.
Dominic Winter Auctions
Jun. 28, 2023
Richard Cosway RA (British, 1742-1821) Portrait of a child as Cupid
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
Richard Cosway RA (British, 1742-1821) Portrait of a child as Cupid bears signature 'R Cosway. RA' (lower right) oil on canvas 71 x 61cm (27 15/16 x 24in).
Bonhams
Jun. 02, 2023
RICHARD COSWAY (England, 1742-1821), Miniature oval portrait of a woman with flowers in her hair., Watercolor on bone panel, 3.25” x 2.5” sight. Framed 4” x 3.5”.
Est: $300 - $500
RICHARD COSWAY England, 1742-1821 Miniature oval portrait of a woman with flowers in her hair. Signed mid-right "Cosway".
Eldred's
Apr. 19, 2023
HOPPNER John (1758 - 1810), COSWAY Richard (1742 - 1821), FÜGER Heinrich Fr
Est: €1,200 - €1,800
HOPPNER John (1758 - 1810), COSWAY Richard (1742 - 1821), FÜGER Heinrich Friedrich (1751 - 1818), LEFEBURE Maximilien (Actif circa 1788), KRÜGER Franz Collection de 10 miniatures peintes sur ivoire représentant des "Portraits d'hommes et de femmes" dont "Le portrait présumé d'Élisabeth Wilhelmine Louise de Wurtemberg", signé Füger. Une signée R. Cosway, dans un bel encadrement en argent, écaille jaune et ivoire chiffrée E.S. "Portrait d'un homme de l'Europe de l'Est" signé LCM dans un encadrement partiellement églomisé. Une "Elégante" signée J. Hoppner et daté 1790. Un "Gentilhomme" signé Lefébure pour Maximilien Lefebure (?). Ainsi qu'une "Elégante à la couronne de fleurs" signé F. Krüger pour Franz Krüger (?), dans un bel encadrement ajouré. Ecole allemande, française, britannique etc. Epoque: XVIIIème et XIXème. On y joint un certificat CITES.
Vanderkindere
Apr. 04, 2023
Richard Cosway, R.A. (Devon 1742-1821 London) Portrait of a lady, probably the artist's wife Maria, leaning on a chair with her hands clasped in front of her
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
Richard Cosway, R.A. (Devon 1742-1821 London) Portrait of a lady, probably the artist's wife Maria, leaning on a chair with her hands clasped in front of her bears inscription 'Cosway' (lower left) pencil on laid paper 15.8 x 10cm (6 1/4 x 3 15/16in).
Bonhams