English school (late 18th century), A half length portrait...

Hammer

£85

English school (late 18th century),
A half length portrait miniature depicting a child in white dress with blue ribbon,
Watercolour on ivory,
Unsigned,
In oval brass glazed frame with pendant bale,
The miniature 8cm x 6.5cm, the frame 8.7cm x 7cm,
With an unframed watercolour on ivory portrait miniature depicting a young lady with a rose, 8.5cm x 6.5cm (2)

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: JZRA24SW & NE82DLTX

More Information

Child miniature: The piece is framed under glass and has not been removed for inspection. The ivory panel panel shows no obvious evidence of damage or warping. The painted surface shows no obvious damage and the colours remain strong, although they are likely to have faded somewhat over time. The frame shows wear and tarnishing throughout, particularly to the back.

Young lady miniature: The piece is unframed with loose glass that matches the size and shape of the ivory panel. The ivory panel has paper applied verso. The ivory panel panel shows no obvious evidence of damage or warping. The painted surface shows some surface wear (particularly to the edges) but no obvious damage. The colours remain strong, although they are likely to have faded somewhat over time. The glass shows some paint residue and dirt build-up around the edges.