Lot 42: Samuel Cotes (British, 1734-1818)

A Gentleman and a Lady called, Mr and Mrs John Whitelock: the former, wearing plum coat with pale green lining and matching waistcoat, frilled white chemise and stock, his powdered wig worn en queue; the latter, wearing turquoise blue dress with lace trim, matching ribbon necktie, pearl earring, her hair upswept beneath a white lace cap and tied beneath her chin. Signed on the obverse with the artist's initials and dated SC/ 1772, gold frames. Oval, 55mm (2 3/16in) high (2)