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John Smart

Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 EUR
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Description

  • John Smart
  • Portrait d'homme
  • Aquarelle et gouache sur ivoire, dans un cadre en métal ciselé, gravée Stelvio August 1875;
    Monogrammé et daté en bas à gauche: J.S. / 1779
  • 49 x 38 mm

Provenance

The Honorable E.A. Dudley Ryder;
Vente anonyme, Sotheby's, Londres, 27 novembre 1961, lot 10;
Collection du Major R.M. de la Hey;
Sa vente, Sotheby's, Londres, 4 novembre 1968, lot 243;
Acquis par David Lavender
 

Condition

This work is in very good condition.
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Catalogue Note

John Smart, Portrait of a Gentleman ; Watercolour and bodycolour on ivory, gold frame, engraved: Stelvio August 1875, the miniature signed with the artist's momogram lower left: J.S. / 1779