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Lot 110
Y Bernard Lens III (British 1682-1740) A lady, wearing royal blue satin open gown with celadon green lining fastened with gem-set gold and pearl strand closure, ruffled linen shift, gold embroidered gauze mantle, her dark curling hair falling over her left shoulder Watercolour on ivory, oval Signed with monogram (lower right) 7.5cm (2¾ in.) high In a painted and gilt wood frame Provenance: Sale, Christie's, London, Important Portrait Miniatures and Gold Boxes, 9 December 2008, lot 216 From the Collection of the late Timothy Clowes Condition Report: Light surface dirt throughout. The background pigment is a little uneven in places but it is not clear whether this is intentional or due to retouching. This is most notable to the area above the sitter's hair at '1 o'clock'. Unexamined out of glazed frame. The frame with a number of cracks (recto), as well as scuffs, surface scratches, and other general wear. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 115
Y Andrew Benjamin Lens (British c.1713 - c.1780) A gentleman, wearing pale coat, blue standing collar with gold trim and matching waistcoat, white stock and frilled chemise Watercolour on ivory, oval Signed with monogram (lower right) 4.2cm (1½ in.) high In a gilt metal frame, the reverse with blue glass cartouche surrounded by bright-engraved border Provenance: From the Collection of the late Timothy Clowes
Lot 118
Y Circle of John Smart (British 1742 - 1811) A gentleman, wearing green coat, white waistcoat, stock and frilled chemise, powdered hair Watercolour on ivory, oval 4.7cm (1¾ in.) high In gold and enamel frame with plaited hair border, plush reverse Provenance: From the Collection of the late Timothy Clowes Condition Report: The miniature has started to bow and consequently has come away from the mount at the right side. There is some light surface dirt throughout. Light rubbing and associated loss to the extreme edges. Unexamined out of glazed frame. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 119
Y Penelope Carwardine (British 1730-1800) A gentleman, wearing blue-edged lilac coat, white waistcoat and frilled chemise, his natural hair worn en queue Watercolour on ivory, oval 4cm (1½ in.) high In a rectangular Papier-mâché frame Provenance: Sale, Bonhams, London, Portrait Miniatures, 13 June 1994, lot 46 From the Collection of the late Timothy Clowes
Lot 120
Y Charles Forrest (British fl. 1765-80) A lady wearing, low-cut pale pink dress with white lace trim, her hair upswept Watercolour on ivory, oval Signed and dated 1776 (lower left) 4.6cm (1¾ in.) high In a gilt metal frame engraved with scrolls and foliate Provenance: Sale, Bonhams, London, Fine Portrait Miniatures, 18 November 2003, lot 58 From the Collection of the late Timothy Clowes
Lot 121
Y Attributed to Thomas Richmond (British 1771 - 1837) A lady, in side profile, wearing white dress and matching bandeau in her curled and powdered hair (unfinished) Watercolour on ivory, rectangular 6.5 x 4.5cm (2½ x 1¾ in.) In a gilt wood frame with card mount Provenance: From the Collection of the late Timothy Clowes Condition Report: Glazed, unexamined out of glazed frame. A small orange blemish to the upper right edge. There is a faint semi-circular line over the top of the sitter's head, likely to be where an old mount once was. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 123
Y Attributed to Philip Jean (British 1755-1802) A lady, wearing lace fichu, her hair curled and worn long Watercolour on ivory, oval 4.8cm (1¾ in.) high In a gilt metal mount, the reverse with glazed cartouche revealing gilt monogram CL atop woven hair Provenance: From the Collection of the late Timothy Clowes
Lot 127
Y Solomon Polack (British 1757-1839) A gentleman, wearing blue coat, white waistcoat, lace cravat and tied stock, his powdered hair worn en queue and tied with a black ribbon Watercolour on ivory, oval Signed (lower right) 4.2cm (1½ in.) high In a gilt metal frame Provenance: Sale, Bonhams, Fine Portrait Miniatures, 18 November 2003, lot 64 (part lot) From the Collection of the late Timothy Clowes
Lot 128
Y English School (19th century) A gentleman, wearing blue coat with red folding collar, red trimmed white waistcoat, white stock and frilled chemise Watercolour on ivory 8.4cm (3¼ in.) high In a gold frame, reverse with blue glass border surrounding oval cartouche glazed to reveal monogram JHC atop woven hair Provenance: From the Collection of the late Timothy Clowes
Lot 131
Y I.H (British fl. 1775 - 1799) A gentleman, wearing brown jacket and white shirt, his hair powdered and worn en queue Watercolour on ivory, oval Signed with initials and dated 1779 (lower right) 5cm (1¾ in.) high In a gilt-metal mount Provenance: From the Collection of the late Timothy Clowes For more information regarding the artist I.H see Foskett, p.553
Lot 132
Y William Naish (British c.1767 - 1800) Portrait of a gentleman, traditionally identified as Joseph Badeley (1772-1838), wearing brown coat, white stock and chemise, his hair powdered Watercolour on ivory, oval 7.8cm (3 in.) high In a gold frame, glazed reverse Provenance: Sale, Bonhams, Fine Portrait Miniatures, 24 June 2004, lot 113 From the Collection of the late Timothy Clowes Condition Report: Light surface dirt throughout but most concentrated around the framing edges where there is also some associated rubbing. Perhaps some slight fading / discolouration to the sitter's coat but this is minimal. Otherwise the work appears to be in good condition commensurate with age. Unexamined out of glazed frame. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 134
Y Walter Stephens Lethbridge (British 1771-1831) A gentleman, wearing black coat, matching waistcoat, frilled white chemise and tied stock Watercolour on ivory, rectangular Signed and inscribed W.S.Lethbridge, Pinxit, 321 Strand London (verso) 8.7 x 7cm (3¼ x 2¾ in.) In a gilt metal frame with velvet backing Provenance: Sale, Bonhams, London, Portrait Miniatures and Silhouettes, 5 September 2006, lot 199 From the Collection of the late Timothy Clowes
Lot 136
Y British School (Early 19th century) A young girl wearing blue empire-style dress and red necklace, her hair styled in tight ringlets Watercolour on ivory, circular 5cm (2 in.) diameter In a gilded turned-wood frame Condition Report: Now set in later frame, slip surround with paper staining, image slightly warping- mild rubbing to top edge Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 137
Y Anglo-Indian (19th century) A young lady, wearing cream dress, double strand necklace and a blue ribbon in her curled and upswept hair Watercolour and bodycolour probably on ivory, oval 8 cm (3 1/in.) high In a rectangular oak frame Condition Report: Under glass, unexamined out of glazed frame but possibly painted on ivory. Light rubbing to the edges and light surface dirt throughout, slight ink(?) smudge to her left sleeve Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 138
Y English School (19th century) Cupid Bound, a lady, seated in a landscape with Cupid upon her knee, she binds Cupid's arms with blue ribbon from her mauve lace trimmed robes, she also wears straw hat with blue ribbon and lace decoration Watercolour on ivory, oval 14.5cm (5½ in.) high In a gilt metal frame with pierced spiral cresting, the reverse with glazed oval cartouche revealing green fabric. Provenance: Sale, Bonhams, Fine Portrait Miniatures, 22 November 2006, lot 119 From the Collection of the late Timothy Clowes The present lot has previously been erroneously attributed to Samuel Shelly (1750/56-1808), who also painted this type of large scale allegorical subject. The scene depicted represents the myth of Chastity binding Cupid. In this instance the purpose being to convey the lady's purity and restraint.
Lot 205
TWO CHINESE IVORY PUZZLE BALLS & PAGE TURNER, with sectional stands, one with monkey holding a peaches, 21cms h (ball 6.5cms diam.), one with female attendant, 27cms h. (ball 6.5cms diam.), and an Indian ivory page turner with filigree piercing, 36.5cms long (3)Condition report: Comments: balls al least 11 concentric layers,taller stand with cracks to lantern section
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Lot 35
A Boer War Relief of Ladysmith gallantry medal group, comprising a Distinguished Conduct Medal and Queen's South Africa medal with five clasps, to 3589 Sgt / Clr Serjt N Sparke, 1st Border Regt, together with a portrait miniature of Norman Sparke in uniform, watercolour on ivory, and period press cuttings. ["After the Relief of Ladysmith Sit Redvers Buller brought the following among other officers and men to the attention of the Secretary for War through Lord Roberts...Sergeant Norman Sparke and Lance-Sergeant Munro; December 15, Colenso - Displayed great gallantry and excellent management of their men dander severe fire. Segt Sparke is the youngest son of the late Rev Wm Sparke, of Kirkwall." Colour Sergeant Sparke died of enteric fever at Johannesburg.]
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