Peter (1645) Cross Sold at Auction Prices

Peter Cross (British, circa 1650-1724) The Hon. Heneage Finch, later 5th Earl of Winchilsea (1657–1726), head and shoulders facing left, in a blue day-gown, lace cravat, full-bottomed brown wig

Peter Cross (British, circa 1650-1724) The Hon. Heneage Finch, later 5th Earl of Winchilsea (1657–1726), head and shoulders facing left, in a blue day-gown, lace cravat, full-bottomed brown wig. Watercolour and bodycolour on vellum laid down on card, the reverse signed with cipher, PC and inscribed, Collonell Finch (sic), later silver frame with scroll surmount. Oval, 82mm ( 3 1/4in) high Provenance: Sotheby's London, 4July 1989, lot 265 Judy & Brian Harden Ltd, June 2010; The Twinight Collection

LAWRENCE, GERTRUDE Three signed letters to Celeste Holm about the American Red Cross War effort. Comprising: a typed letter...

LAWRENCE, GERTRUDE Three signed letters to Celeste Holm about the American Red Cross War effort. Comprising: a typed letter signed, 13 April 1944, on sheet of Lawrence's personal stationery, 11 x 8 3/4 inches; a typed letter signed, 27 February 1945, on one sheet of the same stationery, signed by Lawrence as Chairman of the Legitimate Theatre Division of the American Red Cross War Fund; a typed letter signed on the stationery of the Red Cross 1945 War Fund New York Chapter stationery dated 22 January 1945; and a secretarially signed letter on the same stationery dated 26 March 1945. All with folds but generally fine. The first letter here thanks Celeste Holm for use of "beautiful song for the chaps overseas ... I shall never fail to tell the boys of your generosity." The 1945 letters report on fundraising efforts and Ms. Holm's volunteering as a Captain for a Red Cross Drive. C The Celeste Holm Collection

PETER CROSS (BRITISH, C. 1645-1724) Oval, 83 mm. high, gilt-metal frame with spiral surmount

PETER CROSS (BRITISH, C. 1645-1724) A gentleman called John Trenchard (1662-1723), in silver breast plate over deep blue tunic, lace jabot Signed with monogram 'PC' (mid-left) On vellum Oval, 83 mm. high, gilt-metal frame with spiral surmount

PETER CROSS | Portrait of a lady, circa 1690

Watercolour and bodycolour on vellum, gold frame, the side with open-work foliate motifs

PETER CROSS | Portrait of James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth and Buccleuch (1649-1685)

Watercolour and bodycolour on vellum, gilt-metal frame; signed with the artist's monogram centre right, inscribed in an old hand verso: James douk of / monmoth  1681 [sic]

PETER CROSS, VIOLETS FOR OLIVE, OIL ON CANVAS, 31 X 36 CM

PETER CROSS, VIOLETS FOR OLIVE, OIL ON CANVAS, 31 X 36 CM

PETER CROSS, LILLY PILLY, OIL ON CANVAS, 31 X 36 CM

PETER CROSS, LILLY PILLY, OIL ON CANVAS, 31 X 36 CM

PETER CROSS, EUCALYPTUS OBLIQUA, OIL ON CANVAS, 46 X 30 CM

PETER CROSS, EUCALYPTUS OBLIQUA, OIL ON CANVAS, 46 X 30 CM

Peter Crosse (British, C. 1645-1724)

PETER CROSSE (BRITISH, C. 1645-1724) A gentleman in blue cloak and lace jabot Signed with gold monogram ‘PC’ (lower left) On vellum Oval, 72 mm. high, silver-gilt frame with spiral cresting

Peter Cross (circa 1645-1724), a portait miniature of a gentleman called "James Duke of York", circa 1685, signed at left side, his flowing curly brown wig worn over a cobalt blue cloak, lace jabot around his neck, 7.5 cm. high. Peter Cross was the

Peter Cross (circa 1645-1724), a portait miniature of a gentleman called "James Duke of York", circa 1685, signed at left side, his flowing curly brown wig worn over a cobalt blue cloak, lace jabot around his neck, 7.5 cm. high. Peter Cross was the son of a Freeman of the Drapers' Company and was probably born in London though little is known of his early life. After winning some important commissions, he succeeded Nicholas Dixon in 1678 as limner-in-ordinary to the king, Charles II. Four of his portraits are held by the National Portrait Gallery. His later elaborate signature appears to read "LC" and caused confusion in the past leading people to erroneously believe there was a Lawrence Cross. The painting is beginnning to lift ever so slightly at top and bottom left from its stiff backing and would benefit from a clean, there is very slight curvature of the card, a saltire-shaped scratch on the hair on left just above shoulder and minor wear to the dark ground at edges on both sides. "James Duke of York" is written on the back in ink in what is probably a Victorian hand

Peter Cross (British, circa 1650-1724) Lady Warwick (d.circa 1689), wearing blue robe slashed at the sleeve to reveal white chemise, also visible at her décolleté, a brooch at her corsage, orange mantle draped over her left shoulder, her brown hair

Lady Warwick (d.circa 1689), wearing blue robe slashed at the sleeve to reveal white chemise, also visible at her décolleté, a brooch at her corsage, orange mantle draped over her left shoulder, her brown hair curled and worn long. Watercolour on vellum, signed on the reverse and dated Lady Warwik [sic]/ done by P Cross/ 1675, silver-gilt frame with pierced spiral cresting. Oval, 85mm (3 3/8in) high

Peter Cross (British, circa 1650-1724) Theodosia Monckton (née Fountaine), wearing crimson robe, white chemise, her hair upswept

Theodosia Monckton (née Fountaine), wearing crimson robe, white chemise, her hair upswept. Watercolour on vellum, signed on the obverse with monogram PC, signed in full on the reverse ******/ 98/ Peeter Crosse/ fe., turned black wood frame, set in rectangular red leather travelling case. Oval, 67mm (2 5/8in) high Provenance: Sotheby's, 26 November 1992, lot 359 (the sale included a number of portraits of the Monckton family)

PETER CROSS (BRITISH, C. 1645-1724)

PETER CROSS (BRITISH, C. 1645-1724) A fine portrait miniature of a lady, in elaborately embroidered blue dress, slashed sleeve to reveal white underdress, blue silk stole pinned at corsage with a diamond-set brooch, upswept dark hair signed with initials and dated 'P.C 74' (mid-right) on vellum oval, 3 1/16 in. (78 mm.) high, gilt-metal frame with spiral cresting

Lawrence Crosse (English, active 1650-1724),

Lawrence Crosse (English, active 1650-1724), "Portrait of Charles Emmanuel II, Duke of Savoy", miniature watercolor on vellum, dated "1664" in commemoration of his mother¹s death and his assumption of power, sight 3 1/2 in. x 3 in.

Manner of Peter Cross (c.1645-1724) Miniature of a gentleman 1.5 x 1.25in.

Manner of Peter Cross (c.1645-1724) enamel on copper Miniature of a gentleman 1.5 x 1.25in.

Peter Cross (British, circa 1650-1724) A Lady, wearing blue dress over white smock, a crimson mantle over her left shoulder, her dark hair worn high and falling over her right shoulder

A Lady, wearing blue dress over white smock, a crimson mantle over her left shoulder, her dark hair worn high and falling over her right shoulder. Watercolour on vellum, gold frame. Oval, 32mm (1 1/4in) high Provenance: Christie's, 12 November 1974, lot 47 Exhibited: Portrait Miniatures from the Merchiston Collection, Scottish National Portrait Gallery, 23 September – 11 December 2005, no.8 Literature: Stephen Lloyd, Exhibition Catalogue, 2005, p.57

Peter Cross (British, circa 1650-1724) Lady Warwick (d. circa 1689), wearing blue dress over white chemise, a jewelled clasp at her breast, an orange shawl over her left shoulder, her brown hair curled and worn long

Lady Warwick (d. circa 1689), wearing blue dress over white chemise, a jewelled clasp at her breast, an orange shawl over her left shoulder, her brown hair curled and worn long. Watercolour on vellum, signed on the reverse and dated Lady Warwik [sic]/ done by P Cross/ 1675, silver-gilt frame with pierced spiral cresting. Oval, 85mm (3 3/8in) high

Peter Cross (British, circa 1650-1724) A young Gentleman, wearing blue cloak with gold fringe pinned at his left shoulder, white lace jabot and long natural wig

A young Gentleman, wearing blue cloak with gold fringe pinned at his left shoulder, white lace jabot and long natural wig. Watercolour on vellum, signed on the obverse with monogram PC, inscribed on the reverse * of January 1689/ no 1689-, gilt-metal frame with pierced spiral cresting. Oval, 81mm (3 3/16in) high Provenance: Limner Antiques, March 1992

PETER CROSS (BRITISH, C. 1645-1724)

PETER CROSS (BRITISH, C. 1645-1724) A young gentleman, in pale coloured cloak, white lace cravat, full-bottomed brown wig on vellum oval, 13/16 in. (21 mm.) high, gilt-metal frame

PETER CROSS (BRITISH, C. 1645-1724)

PETER CROSS (BRITISH, C. 1645-1724) A lady called Mary of Modena, in open blue day-gown with white underdress, black buttons, her left hand upright holding her long dark hair; sky background signed with monogram 'PC' (lower right) on card rectangular, 3¾ x 2 7/8 in. (96 x 74 mm.), gilt-metal frame with spiral cresting

Peter Cross (British, circa 1650-1724) A Gentleman, wearing blue cloak, white lace jabot and long natural wig

A Gentleman, wearing blue cloak, white lace jabot and long natural wig. Watercolour on vellum, gilt-metal frame with brooch clasp attachment. Oval, 26mm ( 1in) high Provenance: Sotheby's, 13 October 1975, lot 56

Peter Cross (British, circa 1650-1724) Theodosia Monckton (née Osbaldeston), wearing pink dress with white underslip, her hair curled high and falling over her left shoulder

Theodosia Monckton (née Osbaldeston), wearing pink dress with white underslip, her hair curled high and falling over her left shoulder. Watercolour on vellum, signed on the obverse with monogram PC , signed in full on the reverse ******/ 98/ Peeter Crosse/ fe . Oval, 68mm ( 2 11/16in) high Provenance: Sotheby's, 26 November 1992, lot 359 (the sale included a number of portraits of the Monckton family)

Peter Cross (British, circa 1650-1724) A young Gentleman, wearing blue cloak with gold fringe pinned at his left shoulder, white lace jabot and long natural wig

A young Gentleman, wearing blue cloak with gold fringe pinned at his left shoulder, white lace jabot and long natural wig. Watercolour on vellum, signed on the obverse with monogram PC , inscribed on the reverse * of January 1689/ no 1689- , gilt-metal frame with pierced spiral cresting. Oval, 81mm ( 3 3/16in) high Provenance: Limner Antiques, March 1992

Peter Cross (British, circa 1650-1724) Katherine Duncourt, wearing blue dress with white underslip, white cloak over her left shoulder, pearl necklace and matching earrings

Katherine Duncourt, wearing blue dress with white underslip, white cloak over her left shoulder, pearl necklace and matching earrings. Watercolour on vellum, signed on the obverse with initials P.C. , silver-gilt frame. Oval, 73mm ( 2 7/8in) high Provenance: Limner Antiques, March 1992

Peter Cross (British, circa 1650-1724) A Lady, wearing white dress with pink and white lace trim, blue cape tied with a ribbon at her corsage, her hair upswept with a curl falling over her left shoulder

A Lady, wearing white dress with pink and white lace trim, blue cape tied with a ribbon at her corsage, her hair upswept with a curl falling over her left shoulder. Watercolour on vellum, signed on the obverse with monogram PC , gold frame with pierced spiral cresting. Oval, 82mm ( 3 1/4in) high Provenance: Sotheby's, 10 November 1969, lot 36, £380 to Woollett Limner Antiques, 25 January 1977

Peter Cross (British, circa 1650-1724)

A Gentleman, wearing armoured breast plate, blue sash of the Order of the Garter, white jabot and full- bottomed powdered wig. Signed obverse with monogram, PC , gilt-metal frame with foliate border. Oval, 29mm ( 1 1/8in) high

Peter Cross (British, c.1650-1724)

Carey (née Fraser), Countess of Peterborough, wearing blue dress and white underslip, her hair falling over her shoulders on vellum, signed on obverse with monogram PC, silver-gilt frame, the reverse with Hickson Collection label Oval, 87mm. (3 3/8ins.) high Provenance: The S. H. V. Hickson Collection, no.33 Sotheby's, 29 March 1965

Peter Cross (British, c.1650-1724)

Mr. Scroop Howe, wearing armour with copper studs, lace jabot and full-bottomed wig watercolour on vellum, silvered copper frame with pierced spiral cresting, engraved on reverse Mr Scroop Howe Oval, 87mm. (3 3/8ins.) high

Peter Crosse (British, c.1650-1724): A superb portrait of Sir Richard Steele, wearing full-bottomed powdered wig and burgundy robes (s)