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

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.)

Provenance
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.

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