Lot 198: John Michael Wright (London 1617-1694) - A posthumous portrait of Elizabeth, Countess of Westmorland (1648-?1667),...

John Michael Wright (London 1617-1694)
A posthumous portrait of Elizabeth, Countess of Westmorland (1648-?1667),...
oil on canvas
88 ½ x 55 ¾ in. (224.8 x 141.6 cm.)

By descent in the sitter's family to, Anthony, 13th Earl of Westmorland (1859-1922), Apethorpe Hall, Nottinghamshire; Christie's, London, 2 June 1892, lot 85 (45 gns. to Graves). Major Philip Gribble (1891-1976); Christie's, London, 20 June 1975, lot 45, as 'Van Dyck' (650 gns.). Anonymous sale; Christie's, London, 11 June 1999, lot 13, when acquired by the present owner.