Christian Friedrich Zincke (German 1683-1767)Portrait miniature upon enamel, circa 1750Head and shoulder portrait of a young woman in blue gown, her hair adorned with pearls within gilt frame, with old cut diamond border and white enamel inner border Oval 4.5cm x 3.5cmProvenancePurchased by the current vendor from Judy & Brian Harden Antiques September 98Born in Dresden in 1683, Christian Friedrich Zincke travelled to London in 1706 to work at the studio of miniature painter and enamellist Charles Boit; later inheriting Boit's fashionable clientele. During his time in London Zincke is said to have dominated the market, training a number of well known English miniature painters including William Prewett, and also gaining Royal patronage aided by the endorsement of notable portrait artist Sir Godfrey Kneller.Zincke worked extensively for the Royal Family, including George II and Frederick Prince of Wales, and is arguably the most successful enamel painter of the period in which he worked.Condition Report:Good overall condition.Very small loss to white enamel border.Frame with light wear commensurate with age, predominantly in the form of some surface scratches.
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Christian Richter (Swedish 1678-1732) Portrait miniature, watercolour on vellum Head and shoulder portrait of Carey (née Fraser) Countess of Peterborough (1655-1709) Within gilt frame with scrolled crest, bearing Burlington Fine Arts Club exhibition label verso Oval 8.5cm x 7cm Provenance Charles Lees Collection: the miniature is accompanied by the original receipt of purchase by Lees for the sum of £20, dated April 9th 1883, from Ernest Renton Jeweller Art Designer and Collector of Curios, 1B Pall Mall Place, London. Charles Edward Lees was a successful British industrialist who curated his collection of paintings and miniatures during the latter half of the nineteenth century. Lees acquired examples by many notable artists with the assistance of known art dealers William and George Agnew. One hundred portrait miniatures from his collection were sold at Bonhams forming The Charles E Lees collection sale in November 1997. Exhibited Burlington Fine Arts Club London, Exhibition Portrait Miniatures,1889, case 29, no.37 Cf. A comparable example sold at Bonhams London, The Albion Collection of Fine Portrait Miniatures, Apr 2004, Lot 11 Further miniatures of Carey: Charles Lees Collection, Bonhams, November 1997, Lot 20 - also by Richter Edward Grosvenor Paine Collection, Christie's, October 1980, Lot 40 - by Peter Cross. Portrait Miniatures The Property of a Lady, Bonhams, April 2005, Lot 9 - by Peter Cross Carey Countess of Peterborough was an English courtier, and maid of honour to Queen Catherine from 1674 to 1680. Carey was one of the 'Hampton Court Beauties' painted by leading portrait painter Sir Godfrey Kneller depicting eight of the most fashionable and glamourous ladies of the court of William III. During the early part of his career Christian Richter is believed to have studied under leading Swedish portrait miniaturist Elias Brenner, later working in Berlin and Dresden where he gained a strong following. Upon arrival in London in 1704 Richter began by copying full scale portraits of other popular artists including Michael Dahl and Godfrey Kneller. The antiquary and engraver George Vertue said of Richter's work: 'his Manner of Painting very tender and Curious, his tincts had a great variety his pencil regular and neat, his lines of drawing very just & toucht with freedom'.Condition Report:Good overall condition. Light signs of wear commensurate with age to frame.
English School (Circa 1800)Portrait miniature upon ivoryHead and shoulder portrait of a gentleman wearing a black coat and white cravat tied in a bowWithin period gold frame with hair work panel with seed pearl monogram 'JW' versoOval 7cm x 5.5cmCondition Report:Good overall condition, some very slight very small flaking to lower edge.Frame with general light wear commensurate with age, predominantly in the form of surface scratches. Some slight debris beneath glass to hairwork panel, a few hairs lifting towards top, and some slight movement in hairwork panel with slight gap visible to lower edge.
English School (Circa 1790)Portrait miniature upon ivoryHead and shoulder portrait of gentleman in curled grey wig, blue coat and white cravat within period gold frame with silk lining versoOval 4.5cm x 3.25cmCondition Report:Miniature with some small areas of paint flaking around lower edge.Glass to front damaged, but piece present, and small loss to lower edge of glass verso.Frame with general wear commensurate with age, including surface scratches. Silk lining verso with some discolouration and probable water damage.
English School (Circa 1700)Portrait miniature upon ivoryHead and shoulder portrait of a gentleman in curled grey wig and red coat with green collarwithin period gold bracelet frame Oval 3.5cm x 3cmCondition Report:Good overall condition.Frame with general light wear commensurate with age, predominantly in the form of surface scratches. Rough edges to front of frame. Bracelet mounts to frame possibly later, one appears to be gilt and latter fitted.
NASA astronaut Anthony W. England signed 5 x 3 white card. Anthony W. England a veteran of the Space Shuttle program flying as a mission specialist on STS 51F. Accompanying the signed card, is an unsigned colour 10 x 8 portrait photograph of England. Perfect for mounting or displaying together. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99
NASA astronaut Karol J. Bobko signed 5 x 3 white card. Karol J. Bobko a veteran of three Space Shuttle missions. Accompanying the signed card, is an unsigned colour 10 x 8 portrait photograph of Bobko. Perfect for mounting or displaying together. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99
NASA astronaut James van Hoften signed 6 x 4 white card. James van Hoften a veteran of two Space Shuttle missions. Accompanying the signed card, is an unsigned colour 10 x 8 portrait photograph of van Hoften. Perfect for mounting or displaying together. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99
NASA astronaut Robert Hoot Gibson signed 6 x 4 white card. Robert Hoot Gibson a veteran of five Space Shuttle missions. Accompanying the signed card, is an unsigned colour 10 x 8 portrait photograph of Gibson. Perfect for mounting or displaying together. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99
NASA astronaut Winston E. Scott signed 6 x 4 white card. Winston E. Scott a veteran of two Space Shuttle missions, carrying out three space walks. Underneath his signature, Scott has added the mission numbers: STS 72 and STS 87. Accompanying the signed card, is an unsigned colour 10 x 8 portrait photograph of Scott. Perfect for mounting or displaying together. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99
NASA astronaut Guy Gardner signed 3. 75 x 1. 75 white card. Guy Gardner a veteran of two Space Shuttle missions. With his signature, he has added God bless you!' and (Proverbs 3). Accompanying the signed card, is an unsigned colour 10 x 8 portrait photograph of Gardner. Perfect for mounting or displaying together. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99
NASA astronaut Richard O. Covey signed 5. 5 x 3. 25 white card. Richard O. Covey, also known as Dick Covey a veteran of four Space Shuttle missions. Underneath his signature, he has written NASA Astronaut. Accompanying the signed card, is an unsigned colour 10 x 8 portrait photograph of Covey. Perfect for mounting or displaying together. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99
NASA astronaut Kathryn D. Sullivan signed 6 x 4 white card. Kathryn D. Sullivan the first American woman to walk in space and a veteran of three Space Shuttle missions. Accompanying the signed card, is an unsigned colour 10 x 8 portrait photograph of Sullivan. Perfect for mounting or displaying together. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99
UK Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab signed 6 x 4 white card, nicely signed in blue pen. Accompanying the signed card is an unsigned 6 x 8 colour portrait of Raab. Perfect for mounting or displaying together. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99
Politics Niger PM Diori Hamani signed to back of small portrait photo with letter and mailing envelope 1972. Hamani Diori (6 June 1916 – 23 April 1989) was the first President of the Republic of Niger. He was appointed to that office in 1960, when Niger gained independence. Although corruption was a common feature of his administration, he gained international respect for his role as a spokesman for African affairs and as a popular arbitrator in conflicts. His rule ended with a coup in 1974. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99
A Staffordshire figure of George Washington, circa 1855, modelled standing, holding a hat and a scroll, wearing trousers with gilded stripes, on a rectangular plinth base titled 'WASHINGTON', 39.5cm high. Note: this figure was more commonly made as portrait of Benjamin Franklin, but was also frequently titled as George Washington.
A Staffordshire figure of George Washington, circa 1855, modelled standing, holding a hat and a scroll, polychrome enamel painted with gilded details, on a circular plinth base titled 'G Washington', 39.5cm high. Note: this figure was more commonly made as portrait of Benjamin Franklin, but was also frequently titled as George Washington.
Mary Wigley (British, mid 19th Century), portrait of Miss Pryce, half length, wearing a pearl tiara, white silk dress and holding a bouquet of flowers, drapery background, landscape beyond, signed and dated 1840 l.l., titled, signed and dated 1840 verso, oil on canvas, 95 by 75cm, in the original gilt frame with moulded scroll corners
A series of four George IV oval portrait miniatures of members of the Birks family of potters, to include J. Birks, wearing a bonnet, dated 1829 verso, a gentleman, seated, (unnamed), both in black glazed ceramic and gilt frames, Isaac Birks and Frances Mary Birks, both dated 1829, in modern frames, watercolour and pencil, largest 12 by 9cm (4)
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