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Lot 282 Property from the family of the artist (lots 279-285)

James Ward, R.A. (London 1769-1859 Cheshunt)

Portrait study of a cossack, Philip[p]e Carlanof; and two studies of a plumed helmet and an epaulette

Closed31 August 2025

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GBP 1,200–1,800

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James Ward, R.A. (London 1769-1859 Cheshunt)
Portrait study of a cossack, Philip[p]e Carlanof; and two studies of a plumed helmet and an epaulette
the first signed, inscribed and dated, 'Philipe Carlarnof. [sic] Cossack/a good tempered man singing all Day Long/King St. Barracks. July 1814- JWD. RA.' (lower left), the others signed with initials (lower right) and inscribed with the artists shorthand
pencil on paper, one watermark 'J Whatman/1811'
15 x 10 7⁄8 in. (38.1 x 27.7 cm.)

Probably by descent in the artist’s family to Edith Winifred Jackson, Ward’s great granddaughter;
Thomas H. Knowles, 1932, and by descent to his son
T.W. Knowles, 1956, by whom given to
Prudence Summerhayes Turner, a descendant of the artist, and by descent in the family to the present owner.

Specialist note

There are several other portrait studies of Cossacks connected with the painting of 1815 belonging to the Duke of Northumberland.

We are grateful to Dr. Edward J. Nygren for his help in cataloguing this group of drawings.