Monday, August 9, 2010

Edward John Cobbett - Sweet hearts ...



Price Realized £960

Edward John Cobbett, R.B.A. (1815-1899)
"Sweet hearts, we shall be rich ere we depart,
If fairings come this plentifully in:
A lady wall'd about with diamonds!
Look you what I have from the loving King"
William Shakespeare, Loves Labour's Lost, Act 5 Scene 2
signed 'E.J. Cobbett' (lower right) and signed 'E.J. Cobbett', and inscribed with the title (on the reverse)
oil on board
24¼ x 18 7/8 in. (61.6 x 47.9 cm.)

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