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Property of a Private Collector, Savannah, GA Description: Francis Cotes (British, 1726-1770), Portrait of Jane Knight, Oil on Canvas, signed right mid side, 'F Cotes pxt, 1766', and with number lower left 92, depicting a seated woman in brocade dress with blue cloak within an oval. Verso with handwritten label: '92, Jane, daughter of Mr. Thomas Knight, Born 1730 Died , unm: 1793, Cotes'. Frame size: 35 1/4 in. x 30 1/4 in. Listed in the Francis Cotes, Phaidon Press: Oxford, 1976, p. 82, catalogue number 199: "Jane Knight, Present whereabouts unknown. Oil on Canvas. 29 1/2 x 24 1/2 in. Signed and dated 1766. Condition: Unknown. Jane Knight, 1730-1793, daughter of Thomas Knight, Esq. H.S., head to the left, shoulders to the right, in a painted oval, wearing a brocade dress and a blue cloak; a plain background. Provenance: Edward Knight, Esq., Chawton House, Alton, Hampshire; Edward Knight Sale, Sotheby's, Jul. 17, 1935 (lot 145), bought by F. Howard; Leggatt Brothers, London (1936); Anon. Sale, Sotheby's, May 30, 1951 (lot 115); Anon. Sale, Sotheby's, Je. 15, 1960 (lot 174).' Measurements: Height: by sight 29 1/2 in. x Width: 24 1/4 in. Condition: Good condition, some craquelure to paint, some inpainting to forehead and cheek, relined. Notice to bidders: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the conditions of aging. PHOTOS MAY ALSO ACT AS A CONDITION REPORT. Please review all photos closely prior to bidding. Complete condition reports are available by request, no later than 24 hours prior to the live auction. All lots are offered and sold 'AS IS’, and Everard Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated. We do not guarantee the condition of frames. By placing a bid, either in person, by phone, absentee or via the Internet, you signify that you agree to be bound by the conditions of sale. Everard Auctions does not provide any shipping or packing services. We recommend that all potential buyers obtain pack/ship estimates prior to bidding. Please contact us for a list of recommended shippers.