Jeremiah Steele (British, circa 1780-after 1826) A portrait miniature of Miss Charlotte Eden, in profile, facing left, wearing a white dress and blue stole. watercolour on ivory, the reverse signed and dated, Miss Charlotte Eden/ Painted by J. Steele/ 1804, gilt-mounted on a rectangular papier-mâché frame with acorn surmount,. Oval, 71mm (2 13/16in) high Footnotes: Elizabeth Charlotte Eden, Lady Godolphin (1780-1847) was the third daughter of William Eden, 1st Lord of Auckland. She married Francis Godolphin in 1800. The items within this lot containing ivory have been registered in accordance with the Ivory Act (Section 10). Ref.9WYYVLV8 This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y Ф Y Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the UK, see clause 13. Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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Henry Bone R.A. (Truro 1755-1834 London) A portrait miniature of the Hon. Catherine Isabella Vansittart née Eden, wearing a black dress over her white chemise, her upswept and braided hair dressed with a purple bandeau. Enamel, signed on the obverse, HBone, signed and inscribed on the counter enamel, Catherine Isabella Vansittart/ second Daughter to Lord Auckland/ London/ June 1811/ Painted by Henry Bone RA/ Enamel painter to His Majesty/ & the Prince Regent, gilt-mounted on a rectangular papier-mâché frame, together with a silhouette of Catherine Vansittart's uncle, Sir John Eden, 4th Baronet (1740-1812) by the Studio of John Miers (British, circa 1758-1821), in profile facing right, painted on plaster within a verre-églomisé surround, the rectangular papier-mâché frame with trade label verso (111 Strand, London), a 19th century ivory miniature of Catherine Vansittart's brother, George Eden, 1st Earl of Auckland, GCB, PC (1784–1849), a silhouette behind, together with a printed copy of the miniature and a mid-18th century Continental School ivory miniature of a gentleman wearing a red coat, all in papier-mâché frames, a wax profile of a child (cracked) and a mid-19th century shell cameo of a classical male bust, signed, Neri F. Roma. Oval, title miniature 89mm (3 1/2in) high (7) Footnotes: Catherine Isabella Eden (1778–1810) was the second daughter of William Eden, 1st Baron Auckland, PC (Ire), FRS (1745-1814). She was one of six sons and eight daughters. A member of the influential Eden family, her grandfather was Sir Robert Eden, 3rd Baronet of Windlestone Hall, County Durham and her uncles included the MP, Sir John Eden, 4th Baronet, Sir Robert Eden, 1st Baronet (last Royal Governor of Maryland) and Morton Eden, 1st Baron Henley (a diplomat). Catherine married the Rt. Hon. Nicholas Vansittart (1766-1851) in 1806. She sadly died after just four years of marriage following a period of illness. Lord Vansittart became Chancellor of the Exchequer from 1812-1823 and was created Baron Bexley in 1823. As the couple had no issue and Lord Vansittart never re-married, the title became extinct upon his death. The items within this lot containing ivory have been registered in accordance with the Ivory Act (Section 10). Ref.D4MQLSMR, ZL77QB32. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y Ф Y Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the UK, see clause 13. Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Mrs. Anne Mee (British, circa 1770-1851) A portrait miniature of the Honourable Eleanor Eden, Countess of Buckinghamshire, wearing a black dress over her frilled white chemise, her hair upswept over a coral bead necklace. watercolour on ivory, gilt-metal mount, engraved, Hon Eleanor Eden Countess of Buckinghamshire. Oval, 76mm (3in) high Footnotes: Eleanor Eden, Countess of Buckinghamshire (1777-1851) was the eldest child of William Eden, 1st Baron Auckland. It was rumoured that, as a young woman, she was to be engaged to William Pitt the Younger, however letters between Pitt and her father in 1797 saw Pitt quash any rumours. Two years later, she married Robert Hobart, 4th Earl of Buckinghamshire. Anne Mee (1765-1851) was a well-respected miniaturist who began her tuition under George Romney from the age of twelve. She exhibited occasionally at the Royal Academy and received royal and aristocratic patronage. The items within this lot containing ivory have been registered in accordance with the Ivory Act (Section 10). Ref.FNXEAWJR This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y Ф Y Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the UK, see clause 13. Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
English School, circa 1780-90A portrait miniature of a young girl, wearing a white dress with frilled lace trim and a broad rimmed blue hat with yellow ribbon. watercolour on ivory, set within a mid-19th century scrolling mount, engraved with foliate detail. Oval, 58mm (2 5/16in) highFootnotes:The items within this lot containing ivory have been registered in accordance with the Ivory Act (Section 10). Ref.WL9TSCL5This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the UK, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Circle of Charles Shirreff (Scottish, circa 1750-circa 1809) A portrait miniature of a gentleman, wearing a blue coat over his yellow waistcoat, scarlet solitaire, white chemise and tied stock, his hair powdered. watercolour on ivory, gold frame, the reverse with a glazed hairwork compartment within a surround of blue glass. Oval, 65mm (2 9/16in) high Footnotes: The items within this lot containing ivory have been registered in accordance with the Ivory Act (Section 10). Ref.PSHV9FT5 This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y Ф Y Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the UK, see clause 13. Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
English School, circa 1790-1800 A portrait miniature of Sir John Eden, 4th Baronet (1740-1812), in semi-profile, facing left, wearing a brown coat over his white waistcoat and chemise, his powdered wig tied with black ribbon. watercolour on ivory, gilt-metal mount, the plate on the reverse engraved, Sir John Eden/ of/ Windlestone. Oval, 89mm (3 1/2in) high Footnotes: Sir John Eden, 4th Baronet was the son of Sir Robert Eden, 3rd Baronet (1715-1755) and Mary Davison (1720-1794). He was educated at Eton and graduated from Trinity College, Cambridge with a Master of Arts. Sir John succeeded as 4th Baronet in 1755. He married firstly in 1764, Catherine Thompson, daughter of John Thompson of Kirby Hall and secondly in 1767, Dorothea Johnson, daughter of Peter Johnson of York. Sir John served as MP for County Durham between 1774-1790. The items within this lot containing ivory have been registered in accordance with the Ivory Act (Section 10). Ref. DSFT9DKE This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y Ф Y Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the UK, see clause 13. Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
English school, circa 1790 An infant girl said to be the Hon. H. F. L. Lavender, wearing a white dress with a pink sash and a white bonnet dressed with pink ribbon beneath her black hat. watercolour on ivory, gilt-metal mount, card backing verso bearing handwritten inscription, the Honble H. F. L. Lavender/ born 1789. Oval, 73mm (2 7/8in) high Footnotes: The items within this lot containing ivory have been registered in accordance with the Ivory Act (Section 10). Ref.4RXCM7V3 This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y Ф Y Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the UK, see clause 13. Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Sir William Charles Ross, RA (British, 1794-1860)Portrait of Mrs Devrill (1752-1828) with her spaniel; Portrait of Sir William Edenthe former signed, inscribed and dated 'Painted by W.C. Ross/ 1827' (on reverse); and the latter signed, inscribed and dated 'W.C. Ross/ 1828' (on reverse) a pair, oil on ivory laid down on card 12 x 8.6cm (4 3/4 x 3 3/8in). (2)Footnotes:The items within this lot containing ivory have been registered in accordance with the Ivory Act (Section 10). Ref.9PPEL5GH, S2P8QGS1.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the UK, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Circle of Edward Miles (British, 1752-1828) A portrait miniature of Sir John Eden, 4th Baronet (1740-1812), wearing a brown coat over his white waistcoat and cravat, his powdered wig tied with ribbon. watercolour on ivory, gilt-mounted on a rectangular papier-mâché frame with acorn surmount, a handwritten label verso states, Portrait of the late Sir/ John Eden [4th Baronet]/ His daughter, Mrs Duncombe/ Shafto died in 1872 aged 101/ This given to me by/ her son (Mr Robt Duncombe/ Shafto) as a remembrance/ of his mother - G.H. Oval, 79mm (3 1/8in) high Footnotes: Sir John Eden, 4th Baronet was the son of Sir Robert Eden, 3rd Baronet (1715-1755) and Mary Davison (1720-1794). Sir John succeeded as 4th Baronet in 1755. He graduated from Cambridge University with a Master of Arts and later served as MP for County Durham between 1774-1790. He married firstly in 1764, Catherine Thompson, daughter of John Thompson and secondly in 1767, Dorothea Johnson, daughter of Peter Johnson, with whom he had four daughters, including Catherine Eden (1771-1872) (see Lot 32). The items within this lot containing ivory have been registered in accordance with the Ivory Act (Section 10). Ref.T6HKNS5J This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y Ф Y Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the UK, see clause 13. Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Victorian miniature portrait mourning brooch, the rectangular ivory board with painted depiction of a young girl, within a yellow metal scrolling border, with glazed aperture verso containing plaited hair, border engraved ‘Fanny Maria Vaudrey’ hinge pin fastening, 33mm long, 8.8gms, with associated ‘Butt & Co, Chester’ boxPlease 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 lotRef: TNUVRNTM
A fine silver-hilted Small-sword, circa 1710, with long slender tapering blade formed with wavy edges over its entire length and with traces of a stamped inscription within the fuller at the forte, silver hilt cast in low relief, decorated throughout with delicate raised linear patterns, predominantly involving a segmental design of cabled lines enclosing bands of extremely narrow raised lines and all arranged between a series of decorative mouldings, with knuckle-guard interrupted by a baluster moulding, double shell-guard decorated en suite about the edges, the base of the quillon-block formed with a pronounced swell, globular pommel with raised button, and ivory grip (the grip perhaps the original), blade length 76cm 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: YNAZGWAS
A Victorian miniature portrait mourning brooch, the oval hand embellished portrait of a gentleman laid on ivory, set within a yellow metal mount with scrolling foliate black enamel decoration, glazed to the reverse with hand pressed flower garland detail, with hinge pin fastening and pendant bale, 4.8cm long, 20gms (portrait wrapped in paper with applied sticker stating ‘photograph of A.W in gold frame’) 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: VEFYDPE8
A French gilt brass circular powder box, late 19th century, with removable cover with portrait miniature to centre, the portrait depicting young girl wearing pearls facing dexter, the body of the box with all over chased decoration, 9cm diameter 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 lotRef: JYZLC6TT
A pair of Art Deco bronze and onyx book ends, early 20th century, possibly French, each modelled as a rearing elephant with raised trunk, each 15.5cm W x 11cm D x 13.5cm H (2) (at fault) 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: 7HUPP71S
A portrait miniature of young girl,Half length,Watercolour on ivory,Unsigned,Gilt metal framed within leather and velvet case,Portrait 9cm x 6.9cm 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: 4PKXALJQ
* A late George III mahogany secretaire bookcase, the moulded cornice over a pair of arcaded astragal glazed cabinet doors opening to three adjustable shelves, upon the chest with a fall front top drawer opening to a compartmented interior over three graduated and cock beaded drawers and a shaped apron, upon splayed front feet, 238cm H x 111cm W x 57cm D 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: ACWNLZ4H
* A George IV mahogany dressing table mirror, the gently arched mirrored plate upon ring turned uprights and a bow front base with three frieze drawers, outlined with box wood stringing, upon ivory ball feet, 58cm H x 53cm W (some fading, at fault) 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: NM852FCD
* A George III painted pine housekeepers/bookcase cupboard, the pair of reeded panelled cupboard doors opening to a single shelf, upon the chest with an arrangement of five short and two long drawers, upon bracket feet, 208cm H x 93cm W x 44cm D, barn find condition 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 lotRef: 833XVB19 Condition report: Cornice loose. Cut out repairs to hinges on left hand cupboard door. Some loss of moulding, all drawers feel tight, although no obvious signs of worm in the drawers. Some minor signs of worm to the top of chest. Because of the position of the cupboard, its difficult to judge condition of side and back boards, although there is no visible signs of damage. Buyers should be aware that the cupboard is going to need a degree of restoration.Paint appears to be original on both pieces indicating that it has been together for some time and probably not a marriage
A Baule, Ivory Coast, horned masked with traces of pigmentation, presented on contemporary display stand, height including stand 47cm.Provenance: This collection has come to us having been in storage for at least ten years. All items were boxed by Messrs Christie's Fine Art Tribal Department.
A Dan, Ivory Coast, mask adorned with cowry shells, bells and 'spikes', presented on a contemporary display stand, height including stand 67.5cm.Provenance: This collection has come to us having been in storage for at least ten years. All items were boxed by Messrs Christie's Fine Art Tribal Department.
Y A NEAR PAIR OF ITALIAN EBONISED, MARQUETRY AND IVORY INLAID MIRRORS IN THE MANNER OF LUIGI AND ANGELO FALCINI, SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY each 92cm high, 68cm widePlease note: Dreweatts have applied for a de minimis exemption licence for the ivory in this lot (Ref: GZRWAMQR)Please note, the mirrors are of slightly varying sizes; one is 92cm high and 68cm wide, the other smaller mirror is 90cm high and 65.5cm wide.Condition Report: Both with the marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Some old chips and splits. Slight darkening of colour to some of the ivory elements. Bevelled mirror plates appear original and have some minor depletion and a few grey spots. The backs of each mirror vary from one another. The hinged rests/supports are different in form and one has a hanging wire. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Please note, the mirrors are of slightly varying sizes; one is 92cm high and 68cm wide, the other smaller mirror is 90cm high and 65.5cm wide. Condition Report Disclaimer
Y A GEORGE III BURR YEW AND HAREWOOD 'HARLEQUIN' PEMBROKE TABLEATTRIBUTED TO INCE & MAYHEW, CIRCA 1780The sliding panel to the top opening to reveal a finished interior and compartment rising up on a release action72cm high, 55cm wide (unextended), 70cm deep This is a rare example having the sophistication of the concealed rising compartment. This finely veneered Pembroke table can be confidently attributed to the Golden Square firm of Mayhew and Ince based on the use of burr yew-wood as a large scale veneer, 'the only wholly idiosyncratic veneer wood the firm used and possibly unique to Mayhew and Ince among London cabinet-makers of this date' (P. Macquoid & R.Edwards, The Dictionary of English Furniture Makers 1660-1840, Leeds, 1986, pp. 589-593). They supplied a veneered yew-wood commode to Sir Brook Bridges of Goodnestone Park, Kent, that was exhibited in Treasures from Kent Houses, Royal Museum, Canterbury, September - October 1984, no. 57. Similar burr yew Pembroke tables attributed to Ince and Mayhew were sold Christies London, Important English Furniture, 13th Nov 1997, Lot 85 £41,100 and The Collection of Mr and Mrs Jack Steinberg, 19th May 2016, lot 36, £37,500.Please note: Dreweatts have applied for a de minimis exemption licence for the ivory in this lot (Ref: 9RQHDB9J)Condition Report: Marks, scratches and abrasions comensurate with age and useSome old splits and minor chips as expected for age. some wear and old loss to the painted/ ebonised surface of the edge of the top of the table as expected for age. The 'pop up' action of the rising section (of pigeon holes and small drawers) in working order. The sliding block beneath the top pull forward to cause the compartment to be raised. The string forming part of the action has been replaced (as expected) in order to enable the action to operate reliably. Handles and lock all appear original. Lacking key. Drawer linings and lining to interior beneath the sliding top are all solid mahogany.Some minor old repairs as expected for age but minimal. Casters are all original and matching. Operating drawer to one side and false drawer front opposing finished equally to operating drawer and with original matching handles. No old breaks to legs. Basically in good order overall. Please refer to all additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Y A REGENCY MAHOGANY BOWFRONT SECRETAIRE BOOKCASEIN THE MANNER OF GILLOWS, CIRCA 1820 The fall front drawer opening to an arrangement of pigeon holes and drawers above a baize inset surface220cm high, 138cm wide, 60cm deepPlease note: Dreweatts have applied for a de minimis exemption licence for the ivory in this lot (Ref: 5KJF731P)
A portrait miniature of William Bellew wearing a naval uniform, watercolour on ivory, in a gilt mount with woven hair and seed pearl initials verso, c.1790. In a red leather hinged case. IMPORTANT NOTEThis lot contains elephant ivory material. Please be advised that several countries, including those in the EU and the USA, now prohibit the importation of ivory items unless under specific conditions. Accordingly, prospective buyers should familiarise themselves with the relevant customs regulations of their country and ensure they are able to import this item prior to bidding.This item has been registered as exempt from the UK Ivory Act 2018. Ivory declaration submission reference: 79KSNQWL.Condition ReportUnopened.Portrait surface below the chin and to the cravat showing white mould residue. This does not appear to be active.The portrait does not appear to be showing any damage to the surface. With a few flecks of dirt or dust.Soft solder present to edges of portrait, joining the painting bezel to the pendant frame. Sections of soft solder are visible all along the join, and with some tarnish.Wear to the portrait bezel edge, with some small losses. Some areas of the bezel edge are slightly out of shape. A few sections have folded into gaps between the glass and the bezel, visible by 10x magnification. Seed pearl monogram to the reverse appears to be missing one small seed pearl to the top of the T. Underside of glass and surface of woven hair showing some flecks of dust and dirt, mostly under 10x magnification with some visible by eye.Solder join visible to one side of the frame.Spots of tarnish to metal surfaces.Minor dents, marks and scratches.Included papers read: 'Considered by Mr Lowe of the Victoria and Albert Museum to be an early work of Thomas Hazelhurst circa 1790'. The reverse of this paper (not shown in the photo) reads 'Portrait of William Bellew of Stockleigh Court'. The lower paper reads ' This portrait came to me from my Aunt Louisa Bellew. It was the portrait of her grand father. On the death of Reginald Crundall Punnett it is to go to Froude Trollope-Bellew'.
A Georgian painted portrait miniature pendant, miniature on ivory, depicting a gentleman wearing a white wig, dressed in a blue coat with a white cravat, glazed, with a label verso, “Admiral Anderson ancestor Laura Edg nee Loughborough wife Sir John Ege” 55mm x 39mm, 13.95g,together with a Georgian painted miniature brooch,miniature on ivory, depicting a gentleman wearing a white wig dressed in a grey coat with striped lining with a white cravat. Glazed with a memorial back, woven hair and an ivory plaque inscribed with a monogram and the wording “UNI POUR TOUJOURS” translated as “united forever” below a ducal coronet decorated with seed pearls. Brooch pin deficient, 52mm x 42mm, 21.56g,and a Georgian painted miniature,miniature on ivory, depicting a gentleman wearing Naval uniform, labelled verso Abraham Friedrich Von Wathency, possibly 1738-1800. The first two tested as approximately 9ct gold, the last as approximately 18ct gold. 83mm x 60mm, 21.70g, (3)IMPORTANT NOTEThis lot contains elephant ivory material. Please be advised that several countries, including those in the EU and the USA, now prohibit the importation of ivory items unless under specific conditions. Accordingly, prospective buyers should familiarise themselves with the relevant customs regulations of their country and ensure they are able to import this item prior to bidding.This item has been registered as exempt from the UK Ivory Act 2018. Ivory declaration submission references: M9G9X6YS, GHCGHSSX and 4RCF2325.Condition ReportScratches and marks consistent with its age. Areas of tarnish. Brooch pin deficient. No backing to the last portrait.
George III silver teapot of compressed baluster form, with gadrooned border, hinged domed cover and silver handle with ivory insulators, on four ball feet (London 1818) Joseph Angell I, together with a George III silver milk jug and sugar basin (London 1809) marks rubbed and a pair of late 18th/early 19th century silver sugar tongs. All at approximately 40ozs. (4). APHA Ref: LDTTTRW5
A rare George III double portrait ring with a double-sided revolving bezel containing two portrait miniatures on ivory depicting a lady and a gentleman, on a plain gold shank. APHA Ref: 29448945816Good condition commensurate with age. There is surface dirt on the miniatures and slight damage, possibly caused by water/moisture getting beneath the glass, mostly affecting the background rather than the faces. The glass appears to be original and in good condition, one side has a scratch in the corner and a slight blemish on the other corner. No obvious signs of any damage or repairs, the swivel mechanism works well. Not hallmarked or tested but probably 9ct or 15ct gold. Weighs approximately 4.9 grams.
An early 19th century gold portrait ring with a finely painted portrait miniature, on ivory, depicting a young lady, in a glazed octagonal bezel on gold shank. Ring size approximately P. APHA Ref: 29448945816Very good condition commensurate with age. The bezel measures approximately 14mm x 12mm. Not hallmarked and has not been tested but looks to be either 15ct or 18ct gold. Weighs approximately 8.0 grams.
19th century portrait miniature on ivory depicting a portrait of a child, signed and dated 1888, in a glazed gold pendant frame with mother of pearl back, 49mm. APHA Ref: 29448945816Very good condition commensurate with age. The colours are still bright. Secure in it's frame. Not hallmarked or tested but looks to be 9ct gold. Weighs approximately 9.1 grams.
George III tortoiseshell and metal mounted snuff box with inset painted ivory portrait miniature, of oval form, 8cm wide, together with three further Georgian snuff boxes, each with painted ivory ornament. (4). APHA Ref: 29448946658Please note the snuff box with gold initials has been removed from this lot.
After Franz Xaver Winterhalter, fine miniature on ivory portrait of Queen Victoria, Prince Albert and five of their children set in a classical background after the original commissioned by The Queen in 1846 and signed F. Winterhalter. Mounted in a fine yellow metal, mother o pearl inlaid, horn and ebonised frame set with a crown probably for Royal presentation. The miniature 11.5 x 17.5cm, the frame 24.1 x 30.6cm. APHA Ref: FYWXP9JYFranze Xaver Winterhalter (1805-1873) was the Court painter to most of the crown heads of Europe and an international celebrity of his day. He came to England in 1842 and is believed to have painted 120 works for Queen Victoria and Prince Albert over his lifetime many of which would have been given as gifts.
English School, early 19th century portrait miniature on ivory, depicting a young lady with auburn hair, in white empire line dress, 7 x 6cm, in papier mâché frame, together with miniature portrait on ivory after Vigee Le Brun (self-portrait), three further miniature portraits on ivory. APHA Ref: PYIIIGVC
Manner of Richard Cosway (1742-1821) miniature watercolour portrait on ivory, depicting a young lady with white dress, apparently unsigned, oval, 6.5 x 5cm, in glazed tooled gilt metal frame with hair locket to reverse, housed within a later tooled leather case with inscription from the pupils of William Todd Esquire, April 7th 1847. APHA Ref: C3YD54AB
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