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17th Century Portrait Circle of Michael Dahl , of Lady Sarah Cowper
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17th Century Portrait Circle of Michael Dahl , of Lady Sarah Cowper

17th century
Description

Portrait of Lady Sarah Cowper, nee Holled [1644-1720]-Circle of Michael Dahl

oval,bust-length . She has dark hair tied high and wearing a brown silk dress with cream fringe and blue shawl

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.

Sarah,daughter of Samuel Holled, married Sir William Cowper, pronounced "cooper" Baronet of Ratling Court and Hertford Castle.

They had a son who became

William Cowper, 1st Earl Cowper PC KC FRS (c. 1665 – 10 October 1723) an English politician

who became the first Lord Chancellor of Great Britain.

Provenance. Inherited through ten generations of the Cowper family.

overall condition is very good having had some restoration,with old lining

The frame has some losses , consistent with age.

The companion portrait of William cowper is also available for sale at this time, please see my listings.

Michael Dahl (1659–1743)

A Swedish portrait painter who lived and worked in England most of his career.

He painted portraits of many aristocrats and some members of royal families.

His paintings are on show in many museums and national trust houses.

please email if you require any further information

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We ship worldwide please email for quote before purchase

delivery usually within 14 working days

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For all purchases made

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Please contact us by email (countryhousefaa@aol.com)to confirm that you are returning the item(s)

and the reason for doing so.

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If the item(s) are too large to return by post or courier,

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to you at your cost together with insurance of the item(s)

. We must receive the item(s) before we can offer a refund and proof of posting

does not confirm receipt by us.

If we do not receive the item(s) then we cannot offer a refund.

Physical Dimensions
Height
96.5cm (37.99")
Width
84cm (33.07")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Country House Fine Art has dated this 17th Century Portrait Painting to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA452090
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Description
Portrait of Lady Sarah Cowper, nee Holled [1644-1720]-Circle of Michael Dahl

oval,bust-length . She has dark hair tied high and wearing a brown silk dress with cream fringe and blue shawl

The size being 73 x 60 cm, (24 x 28.5 inches approx )the overall size 96.5 x 84 cm (38x33 inches approx)

fig 1. An oval 17th-century oil portrait depicting a woman in an aubergine dress with a blue mantle, set within a carved gilded oval frame.
fig 1. 17th Century Portrait Circle of Michael Dahl , of Lady Sarah Cowper

housed in carved giltwood lely style frame.

Sarah,daughter of Samuel Holled, married Sir William Cowper, pronounced "cooper" Baronet of Ratling Court and Hertford Castle.
Country House Fine Art

They had a son who became

William Cowper, 1st Earl Cowper PC KC FRS (c. 1665 – 10 October 1723) an English politician

fig 2. An oval 17th-century oil portrait depicting a woman in an aubergine dress with a blue mantle, set within a carved gilded oval frame.
fig 2. 17th Century Portrait Circle of Michael Dahl , of Lady Sarah Cowper

who became the first Lord Chancellor of Great Britain.

Provenance. Inherited through ten generations of the Cowper family.

overall condition is very good having had some restoration,with old lining

The frame has some losses , consistent with age.

fig 3. An oval 17th-century oil portrait depicting a woman in an aubergine dress with a blue mantle, set within a carved gilded oval frame.
fig 3. 17th Century Portrait Circle of Michael Dahl , of Lady Sarah Cowper

The companion portrait of William cowper is also available for sale at this time, please see my listings.

Michael Dahl (1659–1743)

A Swedish portrait painter who lived and worked in England most of his career.

fig 4. An oval 17th-century oil portrait depicting a woman in an aubergine dress with a blue mantle, set within a carved gilded oval frame.
fig 4. 17th Century Portrait Circle of Michael Dahl , of Lady Sarah Cowper

He painted portraits of many aristocrats and some members of royal families.

His paintings are on show in many museums and national trust houses.

please email if you require any further information

Free uk insured delivery, usually within 14 working days

fig 5. An oval 17th-century oil portrait depicting a woman in an aubergine dress with a blue mantle, set within a carved gilded oval frame.
fig 5. 17th Century Portrait Circle of Michael Dahl , of Lady Sarah Cowper

We ship worldwide please email for quote before purchase

delivery usually within 14 working days

RETURNS (The Consumer Contracts Regulations) Whilst we are sure that you will be extremely happy with your purchase,

fig 6. An oval 17th-century oil portrait depicting a woman in an aubergine dress with a blue mantle, set within a carved gilded oval frame.
fig 6. 17th Century Portrait Circle of Michael Dahl , of Lady Sarah Cowper

if for any reason you are not, then you are entitled to return the item to us for a refund.

For all purchases made

you are entitled to return the item(s) for a period of up to 14 days

following receipt by you or a representative indicated by you.

Please contact us by email (countryhousefaa@aol.com)to confirm that you are returning the item(s)

and the reason for doing so.

Upon receipt of the item(s) we will refund the purchase price via your original payment method

The item(s) must be received in the condition that it was sent for you to be entitled to a refund.

You are responsible for the postage costs of returning the item(s) and insurance of the item(s).

If the item(s) are too large to return by post or courier,

then we would ask you to use the same shippers that were used to send you the item(s)

to you at your cost together with insurance of the item(s)

We must receive the item(s) before we can offer a refund and proof of posting

does not confirm receipt by us.

If we do not receive the item(s) then we cannot offer a refund.

Height
96.5cm (37.99")
Width
84cm (33.07")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Country House Fine Art has dated this 17th Century Portrait Painting to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA452090
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Late 17th-century Baroque portraiture is characterised by dramatic tonal contrast, dark backdrops, rich drapery, and formal poses reflecting high status. Artists working in the circle of court painters like Michael Dahl often depicted sitters with soft facial lighting and elaborate, flowing garments.

These portraits were primarily executed using oil paints ground from natural pigments mixed with binder, applied onto stretched linen canvas. Frames were constructed from carved timber coated in gesso and finished with applied gold leaf.

Authentic period portraits display natural craquelure patterns across the oil paint layer consistent with historical drying processes. Inspection of the canvas weave, original timber stretcher bars, hand-forged tacks, and reverse side patination helps verify structural age.

Position the portrait as a central visual feature above a fireplace mantelpiece or modern console table to establish contrast against contemporary architectural lines. Pairing traditional oil paintings with neutral wall hues highlights both the artwork and the surrounding space.

Display the artwork away from direct sunlight, heat sources, and high humidity levels to prevent canvas movement and paint flaking. Dust the surface gently using a soft camel-hair brush and engage a professional conservator for surface cleaning or restoration work.
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