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

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
Apr. 04, 2023
Richard Cosway, R.A. (Devon 1742-1821 London) A portrait miniature of an officer, wearing red coat with black collar and epaulettes over his white waistcoat, chemise and cravat, his hair powdered and tied with black ribbon
Est: £600 - £800
Richard Cosway, R.A. (Devon 1742-1821 London) A portrait miniature of an officer, wearing red coat with black collar and epaulettes over his white waistcoat, chemise and cravat, his hair powdered and tied with black ribbon. Watercolour on ivory, gilt-metal frame. Oval, 42mm ( 1 5/8in) high
Bonhams
Apr. 01, 2023
ANTIQUE 18TH CENTURY COSWAY PORTRAIT MINIATURE
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
ANTIQUE 18TH CENTURY COSWAY PORTRAIT MINIATURE Richard Cosway RA (5 November 1742 – 4 July 1821) was a leading English portrait painter of the Georgian and Regency era, noted for his miniatures BEAUTIFUL GOLD FRAMING SMALL BUT FINE APPROX 4.5"D
Joshua Kodner
Mar. 29, 2023
RICHARD COSWAY, RA, BRITISH 1742-1821- A LADY, WEARING A BLUE CLOAK WITH WHITE FUR TRIM, A WHITE
Est: £400 - £600
Richard Cosway, RA, British 1742-1821- A lady, wearing a blue cloak with white fur trim, a white bandeau in her hair, c.1800; watercolour on ivory in a gold frame, oval, the reverse with a lock of brown hair tied with seed pearls and gold wire, 7 cm. high, Ivory registration submission reference: XR66ZAM6. Provenance: with Philip Mould, London [no.3779]. Note: Cosway was a prominent miniaturist in Georgian and Regency society. He was the only artist ever to hold the official position of 'Painter to the Prince of Wales', to which he was appointed in 1785. He thrived under the Prince's patronage, producing over 50 portraits for him and for other members of the royal family. The soft, delicate lines of Cosway's miniatures allowed him to render his sitters in a particularly tender and sensitive manner, which likely accounted for the artist's immense popularity amongst his contemporaries. The present work would have had highly personal and sentimental significance to its owner and sitter, in part exemplified, of course, by the lock of hair at verso.
Roseberys
Mar. 08, 2023
Cosway (Richard, 1742-1821). Portrait of Paul Sandby, pencil, circa 1800
Est: £500 - £800
Cosway (Richard, 1742-1821). Portrait of Paul Sandby, pencil, circa 1800 * Cosway (Richard, 1742-1821). Portrait of Paul Sandby, circa 1790, pencil on stiff wove paper, inscribed verso 'given me by George Peake / Trinity Parsonage Abergavenny / on the death of his father Rev M. Peake / 22 Feb 1880', sheet size 119 x 87 mm (4 5/8 x 3 3/8 ins), together with the original copper plate engraved after the portrait by Richard Dagley (published in the Library of the Fine Arts in December 1831), and two impressions of the published stipple engraving, one on thin wove paper, and one printed in colours on stiff wove paper, with a Letters watermark QTY: (4)
Dominic Winter Auctions
Feb. 14, 2023
Richard Cosway (British, 1742–1821) Portrait of Lady Almeria Carpenter in a White Dress Against a Landscape
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Richard Cosway (British, 1742–1821) Portrait of Lady Almeria Carpenter in a White Dress Against a Landscape Oil on canvas 50 1/8 x 40 1/4 in. (127.3 x 102.2cm) Provenance Lady Leontine Sassoon, The Manor House, Upton Grey, Hampshire. Thomas Agnew & Sons Ltd., London, United Kingdom. Christie's, London, sale of 18 November 1983, Lot 45. Private Collection, The Manor House, Upton Grey, Hampshire. Christie's London, sale of July 9, 2008, lot 155 (as Portrait of Lady Almeria Carpenter (1752-1809), three-quarter-length, in a White Dress with a Chiffon Shawl, in a Landscape). Acquired directly from the above sale. Collection of David and Virginia Ford, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. The Estate of David B. Ford, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. ] To request a condition report, or for any additional information, please email Raphael Chatroux at [email protected].
Freeman's | Hindman
Jan. 14, 2023
RICHARD COSWAY (BRITISH, 1742-1821)
Est: $300 - $600
Richard Cosway British, 1742-1821 Portrait Miniature Mixed media Signed to the right edge. Bust portrait of a young lady of nobility, housed behind convex glass in a fine, pieced bone and mother-of-pearl frame.
Selkirk Auctioneers & Appraisers
Oct. 25, 2022
RICHARD COSWAY, R.A. (BRITISH, 1742-1821) A long-haired terrier oil on canv
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
RICHARD COSWAY, R.A. (BRITISH, 1742-1821) A long-haired terrier oil on canvas 22 1/2 x 26 1/4 in. (57.2 x 65.5 cm.)
Christie's
Oct. 20, 2022
RICHARD COSWAY (England, 1742-1821), Miniature oval portrait of a woman with flowers in her hair., Watercolor, 3.25” x 2.5” sight. Framed 4” x 3.5”.
Est: $700 - $1,000
RICHARD COSWAY England, 1742-1821 Miniature oval portrait of a woman with flowers in her hair. Signed mid-right "Cosway".
Eldred's
Oct. 09, 2022
[Miniature]Richard COSWAY (1742-1821)
Est: €120 - €150
[Miniature] Richard COSWAY (1742-1821) " Jeune dame au médaillon" Gouache ovale signée en bas à droite. Dimensions : 8,3 cm
Legia-Auction
Oct. 06, 2022
ATTRIBUTED TO RICHARD COSWAY (England, 1742-1821), Portrait of a seated lady., Pencil heightened with watercolor, 10.5” x 7.75” (268mm x 199mm). Framed 18.5” x 15.5”.
Est: $200 - $300
ATTRIBUTED TO RICHARD COSWAY England, 1742-1821 Portrait of a seated lady. Unsigned. Backed with paper watermarked "J Whatman Turkey". Pencil inscriptions on backing "Richard Cosway — Lady Arlington", "By Cosway", and "Pencil drawing".
Eldred's
Aug. 28, 2022
ETCHING TITLED "HENRY" AND SIGNED IN IMAGE
Est: $100 - $200
ETCHING TITLED "HENRY" AND SIGNED IN IMAGE "R. COSWAY DELIN" LOWER LEFT. Attributed to Richard Cosway, English 1742 1821. In good condition. Image size 9.25" x 5.125". Overall size 10" x 6".
Dargate Auction Galleries
Jul. 20, 2022
Portrait of a Lady, possibly Mrs. Thistlethwaite
Est: €2,000 - €3,000
Miniature on ivory 18 kt gold frame, engraved with "Mrs. Thistlethwaite" e "R. Cosway" Unreadable text on the reverse of the miniature
Veritas Art Auctioneers
Jun. 18, 2022
Richard Cosway (1742-1821)
Est: $300 - $400
Richard Cosway (1742-1821), watercolor of child. Sight 7 1/2" x 6", overall 17 1/2" x 15 1/2". Christies sticker and bio info verso.
Copake Auction Inc.
Jun. 17, 2022
ATTRIBUTED TO RICHARD COSWAY (England, 1742-1821), Portrait of a seated lady., Pencil heightened with watercolor, 10.5” x 7.75” (268mm x 199mm). Framed 18.5” x 15.5”.
Est: $200 - $300
ATTRIBUTED TO RICHARD COSWAY England, 1742-1821 Portrait of a seated lady. Unsigned. Backed with paper watermarked "J Whatman Turkey". Pencil inscriptions on backing "Richard Cosway — Lady Arlington", "By Cosway", and "Pencil drawing".
Eldred's
Jun. 17, 2022
RICHARD COSWAY (England, 1742-1821), Oval miniature portrait of a woman with flowers in her hair., Watercolor, 3.25” x 2.5” sight. Framed 4” x 3.5”.
Est: $700 - $1,000
RICHARD COSWAY England, 1742-1821 Oval miniature portrait of a woman with flowers in her hair. Signed mid-right "Cosway".
Eldred's
Jun. 17, 2022
RICHARD COSWAY (1742-1821) Portrait de Lady Theodosia Cradock (1773-1853) d
Est: €3,000 - €5,000
RICHARD COSWAY (1742-1821) Portrait de Lady Theodosia Cradock (1773-1853) debout tenant... Graphite et aquarelle 23 x 14,3 cm. (9 x 5 5/8 in.)
Christie's