RICHARD COSWAY, R.A. (BRITISH, 1742-1821)
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RICHARD COSWAY, R.A. (BRITISH, 1742-1821)

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RICHARD COSWAY, R.A. (BRITISH, 1742-1821)
Mr Allpress, in pale grey coat, white waistcoat and frilled cravat, powdered hair
signed and inscribed in full on the reverse 'Rdus. Cosway R.A Primarius Pictor Serenissimi Walliae Principis Pinxit _ /'
on ivory
oval, 1 7/8 in. (48 mm.) high, silver-gilt frame
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By family tradition, Major General Richard Crewe (1749-1814) and his wife Millborough, née Allpress, daughter of Samuel Allpress, the present sitter.
Their son, Richard Crewe (b. 1786).
His son, Captain Frederick Crewe (1825-1858).
His son, Sir Charles Crewe (1858-1936).
His cousin, Lieutenant Colonel Gerald Ross-Thompson.
Thence by family descent.
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Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country. VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price and at 20% on the buyer's premium.

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Samuel Allpress lived in Jamaica and was a sugar plantation owner. He sat in the Jamaica Assembly as one of the members for Vere and later had a seat on the island's Royal Council. Portraits of Samuel Allpress and his wife by Francis Cotes, R.A. were sold Sotheby's, London, 25 November 1998, lot 46. Their daughter married Major General Richard Crewe (1749-1814), son of 1st Baron Crewe of Crewe Hall, Cheshire.