Lot 219
  • 219

The artist signing N

Estimate
500 - 800 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • The artist signing N
  • Portrait of a lady
  • Watercolour on ivory;
    signed lower left: N; together with a Portrait of a Gentleman, English School, circa 1815, both held in gilt-metal mounts and red leather casesĀ 
  • Largest 83 by 64 mm

Condition

Both miniatures have survived well. There is some surface dirt and some of the most delicate colours on the portrait of the gentleman have dropped back a little.
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