English school (late 18th or early 19th century), A bust l...

Hammer

£120

English school (late 18th or early 19th century),
A bust length portrait miniature depicting a young lady with a rose,
Watercolour on ivory,
Unsigned,
In ornate brass glazed frame with relief cast flower basket and floral swags,
The miniature 9.5cm x 7.5cm, the frame 22cm x 17cm overall

Please note this lot is offered for sale in accordance with the Ivory Act 2018, Trevanion Auctioneers & Valuers LLP have applied for an exemption licence for the ivory in this lot
Ref: KXY7L95S

More Information

The portrait shows no obvious damage to the paint surface or the ivory panel. The frame appears to have been over-sprayed at some point in the past, leaving some residue on the fabric mount. Some areas of the frame moulding show a build-up of polish or dirt.