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Samuel Cotes, Portrait of a Gentleman, 1777
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Samuel Cotes, Portrait of a Gentleman, 1777

18th century
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This gentleman's florid complexion suggests he may have indulged in an extra glass of port before sitting for his portrait! Dressed in a turquoise coat trimmed with gold braid and with his powdered wig neatly tied with black ribbon, he is now only known by the three initials - C.W.C. - scratched onto the reverse of the frame.

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The portrait is signed S C and dated 1777. It is set in the original gold bracelet style frame with the addition of a hanging ring.

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Samuel Cotes trained initially as an apothecary under his father but chose instead to follow his older brother’s example by becoming a professional artist. He exhibited miniatures from 1760. Cotes enjoyed a long career and was in his 85th year when he died at his London home in March 1818.

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APHA Registration: H6KF5QC1

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Physical Dimensions
Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
3cm (1.18")
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Wigs on the Green has dated this Georgian Portrait Miniature Pendant to the 18th Century.

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SA1053792
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9054M
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Description
This gentleman's florid complexion suggests he may have indulged in an extra glass of port before sitting for his portrait! Dressed in a turquoise coat trimmed with gold braid and with his powdered wig neatly tied with black ribbon, he is now only known by the three initials - C.W.C. - scratched onto the reverse of the frame.
fig 1. An oval Georgian portrait miniature depicting a gentleman in a blue coat and powdered hair, housed in a gold pendant casing.
fig 1. Samuel Cotes, Portrait of a Gentleman, 1777

The portrait is signed S C and dated 1777. It is set in the original gold bracelet style frame with the addition of a hanging ring.

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Samuel Cotes trained initially as an apothecary under his father but chose instead to follow his older brother’s example by becoming a professional artist.
Wigs on the Green

He exhibited miniatures from 1760. Cotes enjoyed a long career and was in his 85th year when he died at his London home in March 1818.

APHA Registration: H6KF5QC1

Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Wigs on the Green has dated this Georgian Portrait Miniature Pendant to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1053792
Dealers Internal Ref
9054M
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An oval Georgian portrait miniature depicting a gentleman in a blue coat and powdered hair, housed in a gold pendant casing.
Samuel Cotes, Portrait of a Gentleman, 1777
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An oval Georgian portrait miniature depicting a gentleman in a blue coat and powdered hair, housed in a gold pendant casing.
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  • ObjectPortrait Miniatures
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialGold, Watercolour on Ivory, Glass
  • ColourBlue
  • MotifsOval aperture, Suspension loop, Powdered hair, Gold mount
  • SizeH 4 cm (2 in) x W 3 cm (1 in)

This Georgian portrait miniature from the 18th century depicts a gentleman in a turquoise coat trimmed with gold braid, wearing a white cravat and a powdered wig tied with a black ribbon. Painted in watercolour on ivory under a glass cover, the artwork is set within an original gold bracelet-style frame fitted with a suspension loop at the top and bears the signature S C along with the date 1777. The piece measures 4 cm high and 3 cm wide. It suits display as part of a traditional collection within a gentleman's library or study, positioned on a cabinet surface or mounted on a wall.

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Portrait miniatures reached a peak of popularity during the Georgian era, serving as portable keepsakes of family members, lovers, or notable figures before photography existed. Typically painted in watercolour on thin sheets of ivory or vellum, these delicate works of art were often worn as jewellery or kept in protective leather cases.

Artists during this period predominantly used watercolour ground with gouache, applied using fine squirrel or sable hair brushes onto thin wafers of elephant ivory or vellum. These paintings were encased under protective glass rims and set into gold, pinchbeck, or silver-gilt frames featuring suspension loops.

Authentic pieces display distinct period details, such as characteristic 18th-century hairstyles, powdered wigs, and attire, along with subtle monograms or dates painted directly onto the background surface. Examining the reverse side for original gold fittings, woven hair panels, or hand-engraved inscriptions also helps verify authenticity.

These delicate artworks can be displayed within a curated gallery wall, grouped alongside antique engravings, or positioned inside glass cabinet showcases. Their small scale also makes them ideal focal points when arranged on wall brackets or displayed on desktop easel stands.

Portrait miniatures must be kept out of direct sunlight and high-ultraviolet light environments to prevent the watercolour pigments from fading. Because ivory substrate expands and contracts with atmospheric changes, maintain a stable relative humidity level and clean only the outer glass enclosure with a dry, soft cloth.
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