Oil on canvas (lined), unsigned, retaining a label reading "Roger Pocklington" beneath a crest, inscribed to frame "Portrait of Mrs. Pocklington of Winthorpe (Mary)" to verso of frame, presented in an antique gilt frame.

Stretcher size 36 x 28 in.; Frame dimensions 43 x 35 in.

Private Collection, Greensboro, North Carolina

By inheritance in the family of the sitter through Joseph Pocklington (d. 1874), grandson of the sitter, who assumed the name Senhouse after his marriage to Elizabeth Senhouse, eldest daughter and heiress of Humphrey Senhouse, of Netherhall, Cumberland, and by descent to Mrs. Senhouse
Christie's, London, July 15, 1919, Lot 82
Christie's, London, British Pictures 1500 - 1850, June 15, 2001, Lot 30

We would like to thank Dr Bettina Baumgärtel, Head of the Angelica Kauffman Research Project, for confirming that the portrait will be included in the forthcoming catalogue raisonné Angelica Kauffman.

Obscuring varnish and minor scattered retouch visible under UV light; faint craquelure throughout; minor chipping and retouch to frame.

$60,000 - 90,000