Lot 62
John Sell Cotman (1782-1842)
Lot 62 Details
John Sell Cotman (1782-1842), British
FELBRIGG HALL, NORFOLK (IN THE PARK OF SIR ROBERT READE)
Pencil with brown wash; signed and dated 1818 lower right, inscribed on the reverse, “Pelbrigg (sic) Hall, Norfolk, Mrs. Windham”, titled to the gallery label verso
Sheet 6.5" x 11.25" — 16.5 x 28.6 cm.
Estimate $9,000-$12,000
Provenance:
P. & D. Colnaghi & Co. Ltd., London;
Private Collection, Canada, purchased at Christie’s, London, November 8, 1994, lot 15; For whom purchased by the present Private Collection, Penteguishene, ON
Note:
Felbrigg Hall about five miles west of Cormer, Norfolk, was built for Francis Wingham 1621-4 with a west wing of 1675-87. The residence now belongs to the National Trust.