Joseph Michael Wright
Portrait of Sir John Corbet of Adderley, wearing the robes of high sheriff of Shropshire, 1676
Oil on canvas
50 x 40 inches (127 x 101.2 cm)
Philip Mould & Co.
To view all current artworks for sale visit philipmould.com Sir John Corbet, of the Corbet family of Adderley Hall, Shropshire, is shown three-quarter length in what are traditionally believed...
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Sir John Corbet, of the Corbet family of Adderley Hall, Shropshire, is shown three-quarter length in what are traditionally believed to be the robes of the High Sheriff of Shropshire. The sitter was following family tradition when he held the post of Lord High Sheriff from 1676-77.
Inscribed on stretcher Sir John Corbet dressed as High Sheriff Co Salop 1676 by Lily.