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A small oval portrait miniature of a lady wearing a hat

PORTRAIT D'UN EMPEREUR MOGHOLMiniature à la gouache et à l'or sur papier figurant l'empereur, probablement Aziz ud-Din Alamgir, plus connu sous le nom de Alamgir II, debout de profil, richement vêtu, tenant les poignées de ses sabres. Montée plus récemment avec un double encadrement à décor floral et végétal polychrome sur fonds brun et noir.(Presque entièrement repeinte ; bordure postérieure).Inde, XIXème siècle.A Mughal miniature painting, India, 19th century.DIM. MINIATURE (À VUE): 22,5 X 15 CM (8 7/8 X 5 15/16 IN.),

LATE 19TH CENTURY CONTINENTAL PORCELAIN PILL BOX, of circular form with scalloped edge, the hinged cover inset hand-painted portrait miniature of a lady within an enamelled border, the frieze gilded with a continuous band of foliage, the interior hand-painted with a floral spray, 6cm wide

Y Early 19th century English school- a portrait miniature on ivory of a gentleman, blue coat with pink facings, image 6cms high, 20th century black frame 11 by 9cms; together with a 19th century Continental School portrait miniature of a gentleman, probably an overpainted photograph, in a glazed rosewood frame and swept gilt metal slip, image approximately 10cms high, frame 26 by 22.5cms; 'RB' after George Romney - a portrait miniature of Miss Martindale, initialled, image 9.5 by 6.7 cms; and another work by the same artist after Thomas Gainsborough- a portrait miniature of Mrs Richard Brinsley Sheridan, image 8 by 6.5cms (4) Condition Report: First slightly faded- small scratch to surface above head second- dirty under the glass- unexamined out of frame but looks to lack depth of colour and paint payers- suggesting photo underneath- frame generally fair to good but will benefit from a clean. Two RB miniatures- One unsealed- these look to be 20th century and painted on faux ivory panels- and are in fair to good condition but first slightly muted colours Condition Report Disclaimer

A miniature watercolour on ivory depicting a bust portrait of a regal female, 3" x 2¼"

attributed to Johann Peter Feuerlein (German, c.1668-1728), Figural sketches two, pen, ink and wash on paper, the larger 6 x 8in. (15.25 x 20.25cm.); together with a small quantity of other pencil, pen & ink and watercolour sketches and portraits, including a watercolour on paper oval portrait miniature of a French military Officer, c.1802, inscribed 'M. Dumourier Frenchman'; two small pen & ink Welsh landscapes, 19th century; two watercolours attributed to William Edward Frost RA etc. (10)

Scottish School (early 19th century), Portrait of a gentleman, half length, dressed in a fur trimmed cloak, red sash and black feathered hat, wearing a portrait miniature around his neck oil on canvas, inscribed 'By Mead 1801' to canvas verso, unframed 19 x 15in. (48.25 x 38cm.) * Has been cleaned and revarnished at some stage - some small retouches visible under UV, but appears to be a blocking varnish so not much is visible. Small area of craquelure and paint flaking to lower left. Two tiny glued splits and indents from back of canvas to lower right of the feathered hat and another indent from grit beneath stretcher to top left corner. Some small flakes and abrasions to edge of canvas.

19th century oval gold mounted miniature pendant, inset with a portrait of a young lady, on ivory, 9.9gm, 43mm x 32mm; together with a 9ct mounted double sided pendant inset with portraits of a lady and gentleman, 8.7gm, 34mm diameter (2)

Portrait miniature of George IV, head and shoulders wearing a red coat decorated with a military order, and a large hat, oil on board, oval 3.5" x 2.5"

A RARE TEXTILE AND NEEDLEWORK COLLAGE PICTURE DEPICTING SAINT CECILIA, LATE 16TH/EARLY 17TH CENTURYDepicting interior setting with seated figure of the Saint, patron of music and musicians, with attendant angel playing a pipe organ, hand annotated musical text, donor (?) figures to an archway to the left, created using paper, textiles, hand dotted gilded paper, the whole with penwork and hand painted detailing, and with small glass beads simulating jewelled details and fruitsapproximately 20 x 28cm, in an ebonised moulded 17th century frame, 41.5 x 49.5cm overall Together with a letter, dated 1972, from the Wendy Hefford, Research Assistant Department of Textiles at the Victoria & Albert Museum stating "The picture of cut paper and textiles seems perfectly correct for a 17th century date so far as the style of the *** and the patterned textiles are concerned", and a footnote from PW Jackson, Deputy Keeper Prints & Drawings, confirming "The drawing supports the same conclusion". The latter part of the 16th century had seen a large resurgence of interest in Saint Cecilia. In 1585 Pope Sixtus VI had founded the the Academy of Music (Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia) in her name. In 1599 her tomb in Trastevere was opened and the priest and others testified to the incorruptibility of her cadaver- an affirmation of her blessed status. The musical score is inscribed with the Cantantibus organis. This Latin text forms the antiphon of the Vespers on her Feast Day, November 22nd. 'Organis', Latin for 'musical instruments', was often mistranslated as 'organ' and hence, as in this picture, the Saint is often depicted playing, or being played, an organ. The pipes themselves look possibly to be tarnished silver. The exuberant combination of textiles is reminiscent of needlework and embroidery produced by glove and stomacher makers of this period. The dotted gilded paperwork is akin to contemporary gold braiding work whilst the painted detailing evokes the work of burse makers and limners. Although the likely origin of this work is, as yet, unknown it would seem to be the work of a gifted child or young person- emulating the finer work they may have seen in their household. It has been noted though that the male figure shows strong similarities in dress, face and hair to the Hilliard 'Attici amoris ergo' portrait miniature from 1588- now in the V&A collection. Condition Report: As per age and materials used- there has been shrinkage to paper sections- and tarnishing to metal surfaces. Lower left hand corner looks 'incomplete' and indicates that there would have been additional decoration- now absent.Colours and details slightly faded from sunlight and atmosphere exposurePlease refer to all additional images for visual reference to condition. Please note, the additional images are not exhaustive but try to give a representation of of the condition notes Condition Report Disclaimer

A George III style oval portrait miniature print of a Gentleman; another, tortoiseshell effect frames, 11.5cm x 9.5cm.

English School (19th century), a portrait miniature, of a gentleman, half length, wearing a black jacket, waistcoat and stock, 9cm x 7cm, gilt frame

English School (early 19th century), a portrait miniature, Countess de Salis, bust length, watercolour on ivory, 7cm x 5.5cm

English School (early 20th century), a portrait miniature, of a mother and child, oval, watercolour on ivory, 6.5cm x 5cm, leather easel case-frame

Etta Middleton (Exh.RA. 1909-11), a portrait miniature, of a society beauty, bust length, wearing a pearl necklace, signed, watercolour on ivory, oval, 7cm x 6cm

A Louis XVI Neoclassical gilt-metal oval snuff box, the hinged cover centred by a bust-length portrait miniature of a gentleman within a ground of radiating bell husks, the base with a frieze of upright bell husks, patera to verso, traces of black mourning enamel, 7cm wide, c. 1790

The House of Stuart and The Jacobite Cause - a late 17th century brass mounted painted tin circular snuff box, stand-away hinged cover set with a William & Mary silver half crown coin, enclosing an enamel portrait miniature of King James II, engraved leafy pendant borders, 6.5cm diamAn ink manuscript note addressed to Mrs Bosworth of Loscoe near Repton from Rev. William B Pratt and dated April 15th 1910 records that this box 'is said to have belonged to Wycherley the dramatist', and makes reference to an article in The Connoisseur

An early 19th century horn and tortoiseshell circular table snuff box, the cover set with a portrait miniature of a lady wearing, watercolour on ivory within a gold coloured metal bezel, 8cm diam, c.1810

George Engleheart (British, 1750-1829)Portrait miniature of William Henry Robinson of Denston (1784-1826) half length, wearing a black coat watercolour on ivory, oval, verso a central oval shaped panel of woven hair surrounded by a border of blue enamel and encased in a yellow metal surround, unmarked, tested as 9ct gold 8 x 6cmProvenance: By descent from the sitter to his cousin, Henrietta Jeaffreson (d. 1838) great-great-great grandmother of the present ownerThe sitter was the son of Lt. General John Robinson (1757-1819) and his wife The Hon. Rebecca Clive (1761-1795) daughter of Robert, 1st Lord Clive, "Clive of India."CONDITIONSome light surface dirt and fly spots under glass. There appears to be little mould lower left corner. Not examined out of frame.

English School, circa 1800Portrait miniature of William Dunn (d. 1831) the reverse with a portrait of his daughter, Sarah Dunn Gardner (d. 1858) as a child, watercolour on ivory, oval, 6.5 x 5.4cm; together with a portrait miniature of her mother, Jane Dunn Gardner of Chatteris (d. 1839), watercolour on ivory, surrounded by a border of plaited hair, 7.5 x 6cm (2)

Circle of Gervase Spencer, circa 1760Portrait miniature of a gentleman, wearing a blue coat and red waistcoat embroidered with gold, his powdered wig worn en queue enamel on copper, oval 4.5 x 4cm

Attributed to Richard Cosway, RA (British, 1742-1821)Portrait miniature of George-Ferrars, later 3rd Marquess Townshend (1778-1855) when styled Lord Ferrars of Chartley watercolour on ivory, oval, verso a central oval shaped floral blue enamel panel with applied baron's coronet and initial, surrounded by a border of plaited hair and encased in a yellow metal surround, unmarked, tested as 9ct gold 5.5 x 4.5cmFootnote: Provenance: By descent from the sitter's wife, Sarah Dunn-Gardner (d. 1858) to the present owner George Townshend was born on 3rd December 1778, the son and heir of George Townshend, 2nd Marquess Townshend (1753-1811) and Charlotte Ellerker. From 1784 to 1807, he was known by his courtesy title as Lord Ferrers of Chartley, after his father was created Earl of Leicester. He was educated at Eton College and Trinity College, Cambridge. In 1807, when Earl of Leicester, he married Sarah Dunn Gardner (d. 1858), heiress of William Dunn-Gardner (d. 1831) of Chatteris. Having produced no issue and been accused of impotency and homosexual relations with his Italian secretary, his wife sued for annulment of the marriage in ecclesiastical courts which was not granted. Sarah then married bigamously in 1809 John Margetts (d. 1831), a brewer of St. Ives, by whom she had several children. Following this scandal, Leicester was disinherited by his father and moved abroad, dying at Genoa in 1855, aged 77, without issue.

Attributed to Archibald Skirving (Scottish, 1749-1819)Portrait miniature of Henrietta Robinson (d. 1826) watercolour on ivory, oval, 6 x 5.4cm; together with a portrait miniature of her son, Jenico Preston, 12th Viscount Gormanston (1775-1860) attributed to Charles Robertson (Irish, 1760-1821) watercolour on ivory, oval, 7 x 5.8cm (2)Footnote: Henrietta Robinson was the daughter of Lieutenant Colonel John Robinson (d. 1772) and married firstly Anthony, de jure 11th Viscount Gormanston, who died in 1786. She married secondly in 1794 Lieutenant General Christopher Jeaffreson of Dullingham.

English Provincial SchoolPortrait miniature of a Lady, said to be Catherine of Braganza (1638-1705) watercolour on vellum, oval 5.3 x 4.5cm

English School, circa 1760Portrait miniatures of Christopher Jeaffreson of Dullingham (c. 1734-89), and his son Christopher, later Lt. General Christopher Jeaffreson (1761-1824) as a young boy; and his daughter Sarah Eliza Jeaffreson as a young girl watercolour on ivory, oval, each approx. 4 x 3.5cm; together with John Lacon (British, ?-c.1757) Portrait miniature of Miss Mary Dayrell (d.1808) signed left of the sitter's shoulder 'J Lacon / 1753' watercolour on ivory, 4.2 x 3.5cm (4)

French School, late 18th CenturyPortrait miniature of a gentleman, in a pale mauve coat and white stock, his hair powdered en queue watercolour on ivory, oval, in a shagreen case 4.2 x 3.6cm

Henry Pierce Bone (British, 1779-1855) after Mason ChamberlinPortrait of Samuel Richardson (1689-1761) wearing a brown coat over a black waistcoat and a blue day cap signed and inscribed on the counter-enamel 'Sam.l Richardson. / Feby 1852. Painted by Henry / Pierce Bone, after Hogarth, / in the Collection of Jos. Neeld / Esq.re M. P. -' enamel on copper 10 x 8cmFootnote: Provenance: Christie's, London, Henry Pierce Bone Estate Sale, 13th-14th March 1856, either lot 42 or 90. Christie's, London, 26th November 1986, lot 92, An Oxfordshire country house Presumably one of the two miniatures in The Henry Pierce Bone Estate Sale, Christie's, London, 13th-14th March 1856, lots 42 and 90. A larger, oval, version of the present miniature by Henry Pierce Bone in which he is seated on a chair and depicted writing a letter, which is signed and dated August 1851, was also sold later at Christie's on 3rd June 2015, lot 447. Although by 1811, when Scriven engraved the portrait now in the National Portrait Gallery, it was recognised as being by Chamberlain, it would seem that as late as 1852, if Bone was copying that work, he was not aware of the signature or he was copying another version or maybe a now lost original that was then regarded as by Hogarth.

Narcisse Othon (French, fl. 1838-1847)Portrait miniature of Robert Ward, Midshipman signed left of the sitter 'Othon 1835' pencil on paper, oval, 12.3 x 9.5cm, in a veneered frame with ormolu surround, anchor motif and eagle cresting, 28cm high overallFootnote: Inscribed to a shield shape label to the reverse "Robert Ward, Eldest Son of Robert Ward Esq. Mortally wounded at the Siege of the Fort of Mocha whilst serving as a Midshipman on board the Topaz Frigate Dec. 7th 1820. From a sketch by Othon Paris 1835." HMS Topaze was originally 'Etoile', a 44 gun French frigate, until captured by the British in 1814, and renamed by the Royal Navy. Topaze saw action in December 1820 at Mocha, Yemen.

Mary Young Hunter (British, fl. 1900)Portrait miniature of Miriam Dunn Gardner aged 3 (1905-1977) signed with monogram lower right watercolour on ivory, oval, 7 x 5.5cm; together with an Edwardian portrait miniature of a gentleman, 10.2 x 7.7cm; Portrait miniature of an officer, 7.3 x 6cm; an engraving of George 'Beau' Brummell; Portrait miniature of a lady in a frilled ruff collar, circular, 2.2cm diam.; and another of a shepherdess, oval, 3.6 x 2.7cm (6)

A late 19th/early 20th century portrait miniaturePainted with the head and shoulder portrait of a young child, with short blonde hair, watercolour on ivory, 5cm diameter of frame, contained within a yellow precious metal circular mount, glazed to the back.

An 18th century portrait miniaturePainted with the head and shoulder portrait of a lady wearing an ermine trimmed blue gown, watercolour on ivory, circa 1780, contained within a gold glazed oval pendant mount.

A PORTRAIT MINIATURE OF A GENTLEMANLate 18th/Early 19th centuryUnsigned, oval, watercolour on ivory, glazed in an red morocco leather case, the portrait approx 7.7cm x 6.4cmCondition report:- Numerous fine scratches apparent when viewed under magnification- Dirt and dust beneath glass cover- Case warped with tears to the interior silk lining

MINIATURMarie Antoinette. Farbig auf fossilem Elfenbein gemalt, mit Rahmen. 10x11,5cmA MINIATURE Marie Antoinette. Painted in colours on fossil ivory, with frame. 10 x 11.5 cm. Keywords: portrait painting, famous people, images, art, artworks, pictures

MINIATURMarquise de Pompadour. Farbig auf fossilem Elfenbein gemalt, mit Rahmen. 10x11,5cmA MINIATURE Marquise de Pompadour. Painted in colours on fossil ivory, with frame. 10 x 11.5 cm. Keywords: portrait painting, famous people, images, art, artworks, pictures

HAREMSSZENEIndien vor 1945 Auf Elfenbein gemalte Miniatur. Indischer Mogul mit 4 Frauen in einem Palastzimmer. 9x15cm, Ra. A HAREM SCENE India before 1945 Miniature painted on ivory. Indian mogul with 4 women in apalace room. 9 x 15 cm, framed. Keywords: portrait painting, India, Indian, South Asia, South Asian, Moghul, Mughal emperors

Mrs C J Underwood (late 19th/early 20th century)Portrait of 'Ella', head and shoulders, in a white dress and flower-bedecked hatinscribed on artist's label verso, miniature on ivory 6.4 x 5cm;and three others by the same hand, of a lady, head and shoulders, in a white dress, oval; a gentleman, head and shoulders, in a grey suit, oval; and a young lady, head and shoulders, in a pale green dress, circular;and two other late 19th century oval miniatures of young ladies (6)Condition report: All have slightly yellowed, some with a few yellow flecks visible in the background. None seen outside of frames

A good collection of antique stick pins to include Victorian and later stick pins, an Indian portrait miniature stick pin, Scottish agate, coral, turquoise, seed pearls, gold, silver, base metal and costume. Approximately 54. Provenance: Collection of Lorna Turner

Samuel Cooper (1609-1672) miniature portrait on ivory, head of a young man, signed with initials and dated 1655, tondo, approximately 18mm diameter, in ornate silver gilt filigree frame, total height 7.5cm

19th century English SchoolMiniature Portrait of the father of General CharretieWatercolour on ivory7 x 5.5 cm

Mrs Henry Moseley (Maria Chalon, 1800-1867)Miniature portrait of Colonel John Blagdon Hall, 3rd Light Dragoon’s, of Bradley Courtwatercolour on ivory11.5 x 9cm. See lots 276 & 548 for related items

Army of the Sutlej, an 1845 Moudkee Medalwith Ferozeshuhur and Sobraon clasps, 1808-1864, awarded to Captain John Richard Blagden Hale (of Bradley Court, Wotton-Under-Edge) framed and glazed in an easel back case, together with a small portrait miniature of the recipient (2)See lots 276 & 348 for related items

A Georgian miniature oval watercolour portrait of a child with flowers, in gold pendant brooch mount,33mm, gross weight 9.4 grams.

A vintage miniature porcelain portrait with London silver 1905 base.

Robert Hughes RNS (British 1937-2010) - Collection of three miniature landscapes, comprising a bluebell wood with figure, 6.5 x 9cm, inscribed verso number 4548, a river scene with fishermen, 8.5 x 11cm, inscribed verso Fishing by the Kennet, no 4270 and a winter scene with figure and dog, 5.5 x 9.5cm approx, inscribed verso Cottages in Winter no 11651, all signed and all framed, together with a reverse painted miniature portrait on glass, shoulder length study of Queen Elizabeth I in circular gilt frame and further outer frame, 15.5cm max square external frame size, also together with a framed cameo of the head of a woman

19th century French School, watercolour and gouache on ivory, Miniature portrait of a gentleman, 13 x 10cm (cracked)

19th century English School, watercolour on ivory Miniature portrait of a gentleman wearing a white stock, hairpiece back, 6.5 x 5 cm.

English School circa 1820, watercolour on ivory, Miniature profile portrait of a young lady, 6.75 x 5.25 cm

19th century ivory portrait miniature case, 12.5cm high

Miniature portrait of an 18th Century lady, possibly Marie Antoinette, wearing a blue dress against a black ground, oil on board, housed in a brass frame, the oil 6cm x 4.5cm 

A silver framed portrait miniature painted finely on ivory circa 1920, 12.5 x 10cm (approx.)

A 19th cent portrait miniature of a lady and a smaller landscape study

A 19th Century gilt framed oval portrait miniature of a young gentleman, by Marie de Boie, signed, portrait 59mm x 73mm, frame lacking back cover

A Group of Five Miniature Portrait Engravings together with a Chinese stone set ornament

Rudolf Ipold Half Length Portrait of a Gentleman in Miniature, signed and dated 1925, 11 x 9 cms

A COLLECTION OF MINIATURE PORTRAIT FRAMES

English School (early 19th century) A bust portrait of a young lady, wearing a white décolleté dress, on ivory, oval, 5cm by 4cm and a similar miniature of a lady, wearing a pearl necklace, 6.3cm by 5cm (2)

A Victorian jewellery casket with parquetry mother of pearl inlay together with assorted items including a bosun's lead persuader with braided skin, Selkirk paperweight, miniature portrait prints and coloured glass specimen vases (one tray)

PORTRAIT MINIATURE OF A FEMALE, framed, along with a silver brooch and a carved wood box (3)

English School, late 18th/early 19th century, a portrait miniature of Scottish poet Robert Burns, on ivory, in black lacquered frame with gilt brass thistle top. Image 9cm x 7cm

A late Victorian leather cased colour tinted photographic portrait plate of a seated woman - sold with two other miniature photographic portraits