Lot 2159
CIRCLE OF ABRAHAM COOPER, RA (1787-1868)
LAUNCELOT, A DARK BAY IN A STABLE
Bears monogram and date 1840, bears horse's name, oil on canvas
49.5 x 59.5cm.
Provenance: According to a typed label on the stretcher, Purchased in 1841 by Robert, 1st Marquis [of Westminster, 1767-1845] from the artist for £21; located in `The Duke's Sitting Room, Eaton` (Eaton Hall is the Cheshire seat of the Dukes of Westminster); purchased in London by the owner's father, 1960's
