Null ATTRIBUTED TO RICHARD COSWAY (1742-1821): A PORTRAIT MINIATURE PAINTED ON I…

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ATTRIBUTED TO RICHARD COSWAY (1742-1821): A PORTRAIT MINIATURE PAINTED ON IVORY DEPICTING A MOTHER AND CHILD READING A BOOK, Split down the centre. 8.8cm x 6.8cm Mounted in a black mourning frame with gilt metal back, engraved to verso 'Cosway'. Ivory license: 9L65DGAV

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ATTRIBUTED TO RICHARD COSWAY (1742-1821): A PORTRAIT MINIATURE PAINTED ON IVORY DEPICTING A MOTHER AND CHILD READING A BOOK, Split down the centre. 8.8cm x 6.8cm Mounted in a black mourning frame with gilt metal back, engraved to verso 'Cosway'. Ivory license: 9L65DGAV

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