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26 BUCKINGHAM (George, Duke of, 1627-8-1687) and his brother FRANCIS (killed 1648).

Whole lengths, standing, long hair, lace collars, rosettes in shoes, curtain in background, landscape in distance through window to right.

Fine mezzotint by MacArdell after Van Dyck.

Size 20 by 14 inches, with margins. 1752.

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Sons of George Villers, Duke of Buckingham, who was assassinated by Felton in 1628. George was favourite of Charles II., and Francis was killed during the Civil War.

27 CAMPBELL (Thomas, 1777-1844).

Full half length, left hand on book on table.

Large and fine mezzotint by Saml. and H. Cousins after Sir T. Lawrence. Brilliant proof before letters.

Size 16 by 12 inches. 1834.

Celebrated Scotch poet.

£2 IOS

28 CAREW (Lady Mary, died 1766).

As a Shepherdess.

Three-quarter length, standing, right hand holding crook,
left raised to hat, lamb in front to left, tree behind to right.
Very fine line engraving by Lovelace after Thomas
Hudson.

Size 14 by 11 inches, with margins. 1711.
Brilliant Impression, Artists' Names only.

£15 15s

Wife of Sir Coventry Carew, of Crowcombe, Somerset, and daughter of Sir C. W. Bampfylde, of Poltimore.

29 CATHERINE OF BRAGANZA (1638-1705).

Nearly full length, seated, in rich flowered dress, deep lace collar, hair elaborately crimped, gloves in left hand, curtain behind.

Large and fine mezzotint by Dunkarton after Faithorne.
Brilliant proof before any letters in First State.
Size 13 by 9 inches, with margin. Rare.

Queen of Charles II. Daughter of John IV of Portugal.

£9 9s

30 CHARLES 1st, King of England.

Full length, standing, ermine robe, collar, and George, right arm resting on hilt of sword, Crown and Globe at base of column, curtain to left.

Large and fine line engraving by R. Strange after Van

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Full length, seated, decorated dress, cloak over right shoulder, long hair, deep frilled collar, rosettes on shoes, child by his side (afterwards Charles II.), crown and sceptre on table, pillar behind. Large mezzotint after Vandyck.

Size 19 by 11 inches.

£559

33 CHARLES II., King of England.

Half length in oval, wig, armour, lace cravat.

CATHERINE OF BRAGANZA, his Queen.

Half length in oval, hair curls, earrings, low dress, with pearl ornaments at bosom and shoulders, pearl necklace.

Pair of very fine mezzotints by A. Blooteling after Sir Peter Lely.

Size 139 by 9 inches, with margins. 1680.

(SEE ILLUSTRATIONS, NOS. VII & VIII.)

34 CHOISEUL (Stephen Francis, Duc de, 1719-1785).

£16 16s

Full length, standing at top of steps, embroidered suit, sash and order of Golden Fleece, right elbow leaning on pedestal to left, tree behind, figure of Diogenes dropping his lantern,"dog to right, two men and building behind.

Large and fine mezzotint by Laurie after Vanloo.
Size 19 by 137 inches, with margin. Circa 1780.
Ambassador and leading Minister to Louis XV. Exiled in 1770.

£4 IOS

35 CHOLMONDELEY (Miss, d. 1844).

Full length as a young girl, carrying a dog in her arms across a brook, naked feet being in the stream, tree in front to right, high rocks behind, landscape in distance to left.

Very fine mezzotint engraving by Marchi after Sir J. Reynolds.

Size 20 by 14 inches, full inscription margin, narrow margin top and sides.

Very fine proof impression, with artists' names in etched letters only. (1768.)

(SEE ILLUSTRATION, No. IX.)

£21

Hester Frances, youngest daughter of the Hon. and Rev. Robert, married 1783, William Bellingham, Secretary to the Rt. Hon. Wm. Pitt, M.P. Created Baronet 1796.

36 CLIVE (Lady Harriet, 1797-1869).

Nearly full length, seated, pearl necklace, dark dress, short sleeves, shawl over left arm, jewel at bosom, right arm on arm of chair, left elbow on table to right, curtain and pillar in background, landscape in distance.

Large and fine mezzotint by S. Cousins after Sir Thos. Lawrence.

Size 213 by 163 inches, with large margins. 1840.

(SEE ILLUSTRATION, NO. X.)

£18 18s

Dau. of 5th Earl of Plymouth, married the Hon. Robt. Henry Clive, M.P., 1819, became Baroness Windsor, 1855.

37 CLIVE (Robert, Lord, 1726-1744).

Short half length, facing and looking to front, wig, frill, plain coat, arms under.

Fine mezzotint by J. MacArdell after Thos. Gainsborough.

Size 197 by 137 inches, narrow margins. Circa 1770. £12 12S

Governor of Calcutta. Commander-in-Chief of East India Co. s Forces.

38 COKE FAMILY.

Whole lengths, a young girl, standing, pearls and feathers in hair, robe fastened across right shoulder, left hand holding crook, lamb beside her. To left two young girls, with wreaths to place on lamb; in background trees and two children with wings, figure of winged boy at fountain.

Mezzotint by Gerard Valck after Huysmans.

Size 12 by 8 inches, with narrow margins. Circa 1683. £5 5s Probably portraits of the children of Sir Edward Coke, of Longford, Co.

Derby. See Challoner Smith, p. 1417.

39 COMPTON (Lady Elizabeth, born 1760).

Half length, sitting, hair high with pearls, lace cape with bow of ribbon in front, full sleeves, trees in background.

Very fine mezzotint by J. R. Smith after W. Peters,
R.A.

Size 147 by 11 inches, with full inscription margins. 1780.
Brilliant Impression in Second State.

(SEE ILLUSTRATION, NO. XI.)

£115 10S

Only daughter of Charles, seventh Earl of Northampton. Married 27th
Feby., 1782, Lord G. A. Frederick Cavendish.

40 CORNWALLIS (Marquis, 1738-1805).

Whole length, standing, cocked hat, uniform, long boots, both
hands leaning on long cane, troops in distance to right.
Large mezzotint by J. Jones after D. Gardiner.
Size 24 by 15 inches, narrow margins. 1793.

Proof impression before name of personage (slightly repaired
on lower margin).
£25
Distinguished Soldier. Commanded the British against the Americans in S.
Carolina in 1777, but was forced to surrender with all his troops at York-
town. Appointed Governor-General of India and defeated Tippo Saib.
Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland.

41 COVENTRY (Maria, Countess of, died 1760).

Half length, in oval, hair falling over left shoulder, earring, string of pearls across bosom, fur robe on right shoulder.

Large and fine mezzotint by J. Finlayson after C. Read.
Size 19 by 14 inches, with margins. 1771.
£12 12S
Eldest dau, of John Gunning, Esq., and one of the celebrated beauties.

42 CREWE (Master John, died 1835).

Whole length, a boy, as Henry VIII., standing, legs apart, flat hat, collar and jewel, robe, hands in belt, dagger, garter, one dog to left, another to right, coat on chair, and window behind.

Large and fine mezzotint by J. R. Smith after Sir Joshua Reynolds.

Size 18 by 137 inches, full plate mark but no margins. 1776. £10 IOS

Afterwards 2nd Lord Crewe.

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