We found 239691 price guide item(s) matching your search
There are 239691 lots that match your search criteria. Subscribe now to get instant access to the full price guide service.
Click here to subscribe- List
- Grid
-
239691 item(s)/page
Lot 236
A double sided 18th century portrait miniature, painted to depict a young woman in plumed hat and curled grey wig wearing a lace-edged fichu, 6.7 by 5.2cm, to the reverse, a portrait miniature depicting a man in military uniform, 4.8 by 3.5cm, both on ivory, yellow metal framed with seed pearl border, Ivory Act Exemption Certificate No: 2LVHKZEP.
Lot 237
A portrait miniature, circa 1800, depicting a gentleman in powdered wig and blue coat, on ivory, intricate monogram to reverse, likely carved from white wax, ornamented with roses and floral sprays on a deep blue enamel base, 6.2 by 5.1cm, unmarked gold framed, Ivory Act Exemption Certificate No: ZR48TBG3.
Lot 203
Staveley (British, circa.1900), two portrait miniatures, likely depicting a husband and wife: a young, blonde women in blue dress and a bearded man, both painted against a cloudy blue sky, signed, on ivory, red velvet reverse, 5.2 by 4.1cm, brass framed, Ivory Act Exemption Certificate No: RNTBL5BM (2).
Lot 232
Charles James Turrell (British, 1845-1932), a portrait miniature of Lady Julia Georgina Affleck painted on the occasion of her marriage to Sir Robert Affleck, 7th baronet, signed and dated 1886, on ivory, subject and artist engraved on reverse, 10.1 by 7.5cm, unmarked gold and guilloché enamel framed, Ivory Act Exemption Certificate No: 8A5X1XNS. Charles James Turrell (British, 1845-1932), initially found success stateside in New York City as a young man exhibiting and selling his 'cabinet portraits'. He is best remembered as a miniature painter, exhibiting annually at the Royal Academy for three decades. His sitters included: Queen Victoria, Queen Mary, Queen Alexandra, Queen Maud of Norway, Gladstone and other notables. In America, he painted members of the Vanderbilt, Whitney and Morgan families of New York, the Armorys of Boston and the McCormicks and Ryersons of Chicago, among others.Lady Affleck (1863-1944) is remembered for her reputed reputation for eccentricity and her extravagance. Apparently an actress before her marriage, she is credited with profligate spending on high-living, sumptuous carriages and clothes. In 1914 she obtained a divorce from Sir Robert Affleck on the grounds of cruelty and desertion. Subsequently, she worked as a shop assistant and under the name of "Madame Julie”, later gaining a reputation as a successful business woman.
Lot 244
Architectural interest, a J. Halden & Co Ltd Manchester presentation case of drawing instruments, circa early 20th century, with lift out top section velvet lined containing twenty-three electrum and ivory instruments, electrum instruments marked E.E. James and ivory marked Halden, the second lift out tray containing measuring tools, contained within a mahogany case and plush-lined lid with engraved plaque 'E.E. James', 10.5cm high, 37cm wide, Ivory Act Exemption Certificate Number W796LK5Q
Lot 233
William Charles Ross (British, 1794-1860), portrait of the Duchess of Cork, half-length seated holding a letter wearing a blue velvet dress with an ermine trim, signed and dated 1834 verso, miniature on ivory, 12 by 8.5cm, in a fitted morocco presentation case.Note: by repute from descendants of the Earls of Cork who owned Marston House, near Frome. Queen Victoria refers to meeting the Duchess of Cork in her journals in 1838 and refers to her as the 'old Lady Cork'. By this time Lady Cork was 92 and was a great favourite of George III and Queen Charlotte.Ivory Exemption Certificate No: UM3RH3HC
Loading...-
239691 item(s)/page