Michael Dahl (circle of)17th century portrait of Sir William CowperPortrait of Sir William Cowper [1639 1706] Circle of Michael Dahl 17th century oval, bust length, with a long dark wig, and wearing a lace cravat and brown overcoat. The size being 73 x 60 cm, (24 x 28. 5 inches approx )the overall size 96. 5 x 84 cm (38x33 inches approx) housed in carved giltwood lely style frame. Sir William Cowper, pronounced "cooper" Baronet of Ratling Court and Hertford Castle, being son and heir of John Cowper, of Lincoln's Inn,

which ceased trading in 1926

The cane seat is a drop in and comes with cushion as seen in photos

Dating from the late 19th century/ early 20th century

Pettus’s grandfather was a wealthy Norwich merchant

Clumbers originally were not available for sale only gifted to the nobility

A fine pair of silver  salt and pepperette chicks modelled  by Sampson Mordan

19th century carved gilt wood Florentine frame Oval wall mirror

park and gardens are owned by the National Trust and open to the public

The size overall being 104 cm x 84 cm whilst the painting is 89cm x 70cm A charming portrait in overall very good condition housed in a gilt frameThe painting has been cleaned recently

He remained with the firm for a further year before leaving to take up watercolour and oil painting professionally

Width = 136 cm (54")

He was a war artist and portrait painter