Sir Robert Davers, 5th Bt (1729-1763)
Samuel Cotes (London 1734 - Chelsea 1818)
Category
Art / Miniatures
Date
Unknown
Materials
Watercolour on ivory
Measurements
33 x 29 mm
Order this imageCollection
Ickworth, Suffolk
NT 851885
Summary
Portrait miniature, watercolour on ivory, Sir Robert Davers, 5th Bt (1729-1763) by Samuel Cotes (London 1734 – Chelsea 1818). Oval. Head and shoulders portrait of a man, turned to the right, gazing at the spectator, wearing a light grey coat with light blue facings. Dark brown eyes, powdered hair in queue, very pale complexion. Pale grey background. Engraved on rim of gold case 'Sir Robert Davers Bart', and on the back 'S. Cotes'.
Provenance
Part of the Bristol Collection. Acquired by the National Trust in 1956 under the auspices of the National Land Fund, later the National Heritage Memorial Fund. Probably from Rushbrook Hall, though not in the Rushbrook sale, Knight Frank and Rutley 10-11.12.1919.
Makers and roles
Samuel Cotes (London 1734 - Chelsea 1818), miniaturist