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Click here to subscribeThis original antique miniature portrait is applied on a metal surface. It depicts a partially nude woman dressed in a white Greco-Roman inspired dress with a deep red cloth covering her legs. Issued: Early 20th centuryDimensions: 3.25"L x 4"HCondition: Age related wear. Color loss on edges from missing frame.
Antique hand-painted portrait miniature of a noble lady wearing royal ermine fur and set in a Neo-Classical outdoor space painted after German painter Joseph Karl Stieler. Housed in a delicately handmade oval frame with pearl and red accents. Gilded initials under glass on verso. Signature on lower right: illegible. Artwork dimensions: 2.50"L x 3.25"H. Frame size: 4"L x 5.25"H x 0.25"W. Artist: After Joseph Karl Stieler (German 1781-1858)Issued: 19th centuryDimensions: See DescriptionCountry of Origin: AustriaAge related wear. One pearl is missing on center left of frame.
Miniature etching on laid paper featuring the portrait of a woman who has a small feather on one cheek and where a flight of birds passes in the distance. Signature in graphite on lower right: illegible. Edition or date on lower left: 39/80? Housed in a black frame with an ecru mat. Sight dimensions: 2.25"L x 3.75"H. Frame size: 7.25"L x 9.50"H x 0.75"W. Artwork can be unframed and rolled for shipment. Issued: c. 1980Dimensions: See DescriptionEdition Number: 39 of 80Age related wear.
Antique hand-painted gouache miniature artwork entitled Group Portrait of the Children of Duke Carl August of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach after the original painting by 18th century Royal German portraitist Johann Friedrich August Tischbein. Housed in a refined handmade gilded frame with royal blue accents and a deep green velour piece with gilded initials under glass on verso. Signature on lower right: illegible. Artwork dimensions: 4"L x 5.50"H. Frame size: 5"L x 6"H x 0.25"W. Artist: After Johann Friedrich August Tischbein (Germany 1750-1812)Issued: 19th centuryDimensions: See DescriptionCountry of Origin: GermanyAge related wear.
Antique hand-painted gouache miniature of an 18th century noblewoman wearing pearls and with one breast exposed in the guise of a Greek Goddess. This beautiful portrait is housed in a round mother of pearl frame and an oriental piece of material holds the back. Signature on center right: illegible. Artwork dimensions: 3"L x 3"H. Frame size: 4.75"L x 4.75"H x 0.50"W. Issued: 19th centuryDimensions: See DescriptionCountry of Origin: Continental EuropeAge related wear. Sporadic loss of mother-of-pearl parts on frame.
An Italian 18ct gold miniature watercolour portrait pendant necklace, the hand painted enamel panel depicting female profile, signed HL, import London 1979, on 9ct Prince of Wales link chain, pendant 28.1mm, chain 50cm, 7g grossNo damage or repair, no broken links, clasp working, marks clear, stamped 750 and 9k
A large Georgian miniature portrait mourning pendant, circa 1800, the central miniature watercolour portrait depicting lady in black dress with pearl necklace unsigned, with woven hair reverse under convex glass within gilt-metal floral frame, 88.9mm, 59.9gSome surface dirt underneath glass around edge, otherwise no damage or repair, light wear to high points of settings, unmarked
Schoolbooks.- Stockwood (John) Disputatiuncularum grammaticalium libellus..., fifth edition, lacking 2 preliminary leaves, tear to another with slight loss, contemporary ink signatures to rear endpapers, lacking front endpapers, contemporary calf, joints nibbled, [STC 23279.5], Bonham Norton, 1634 § [Camden (William)] Institutio Graecae grammatices compendiaria in usum Regiae Scholae Westmonasteriensis, S.Buckley and M . & T.Longman, 1755 § Borch (Ole) Analecta ad cogitationes de lingua latina, browned, contemporary calf, stained, Copenhagen, P.Haubold, 1782 § Lyne (Rev. R.) The Latin Primer, second edition, half-title, errata slip, 4 folding letterpress tables, Portsea, 1797 § Dilworth (Thomas) A New Guide to the English Tongue, woodcut portrait and illustrations, 1793 § Alderson (James) Orthographical Exercises, tenth edition, no endpapers, contemporary canvas, stained, with protective dust-jacket of manuscript vellum leaf, stained, 1809, some soiling and staining, the second, fourth & fifth contemporary sheep, all rubbed or worn; and c.45 others, schoolbooks etc., mostly linguistics, including a small box titled 'Miniature Reference Library', v.s.; sold not subject to return (c.50)
A late 19th Century miniature portrait pendant, c.1894, the miniature portrait, depicting a woman, painted on paper, measuring 38mm x 50mm, mounted in an unmarked rose gold frame with pendant bale and hinged pedestal, tested as approximately 9-14ct gold, with glazed panel and blue glass section to verso. In the original fitted case. Pendant measurements 75mm x 45mm, including bale. 28.38g
UNITED KINGDOM. Elizabeth II, 1952-2022. Gold 2 Pounds, 2017. Royal Mint. Proof. Commemorating 200 years since the death of Georgian-era British author Jane Austen. World-famous today, for works such as Pride and Prejudice, she was all but famous during her own lifetime. She rose to fame over 50 years after her death, in 1870, when her nephew, James Edward Austen-Leigh, released "A Memoir of Jane Austen" in 1870 which hit the spot with a Victorian public.Fifth crowned bust of Elizabeth II facing right; ELIZABETH II · DEI · GRA · REG · FID · DEF · 2017 ·. Design by Jody Clark. / Silhouette of Jane Austen facing right, her hand-written signature across, set within several concentric lines creating the impression of a Regency style miniature portrait with hanger above, outer circle with vertical textured stripes, 'TWO POUNDS' below, 'JANE AUSTEN' above left, anniversary dates '1817 - 2017' above right. Design by Dominique Evans. Edge milled and inscribed (incuse lettering); THERE IS NO DOING WITHOUT MONEY. Comes with the original box as issued by the Mint and the certificate of authenticity (COA). In secure plastic holder, graded PCGS PR70 DCAM, certification number 38906605. Coin Value Index (CVI): £1065.38 on 2024-06-03.Click here to read about the Coin Value Index.PCGS population in this grade: 5, equal-finest graded.Reference: S-K45Mintage: 295.Diameter: 28.4 mm.Thickness: 2.5 mm.Weight: 15.9761 g. (AGW=0.4711 oz.)Composition: 917/1000 Gold.PLEASE NOTE: 18% Buyer Premium + VAT on this lot. Additional 6% fee charged on the Saleroom. Delivery cost will be added to your order.This lot is exempt from VAT. Payment can be made in EUR, CHF, or USD for an exchange fee. Please contact us to find out more.
English School (circa 1800) Portrait miniature of a lady in a bonnet, said to be Marie Falla (1764-1847), second wife of Nicolas Maingythe presumed identity of the sitter inscribed to the reverse watercolour on ivory6.5cmThis item is offered for sale in accordance with the Ivory Act 2018 and has been assigned an exemption certificate, Ref. No. LQCLDWSM.
English School (circa 1887) Portrait of the Honourable Ivan Hay as a boy, standing full length in a Highland landscape, in historical costume, holding a daggeroil canvas, in a giltwood frame with hand painted floral decoration146 x 51cm;together with the original clothes worn by the sitter, including his miniature silver sword with shagreen handleProvenance:By descent within the family of the sitterThe Honourable Ivan Josslyn Lumley Hay (1884-1936) was the third son of Charles Gore Hay, 20th Earl of Erroll, and Mary Caroline L'Estrange. He was Page of Honour to Queen Victoria and King Edward VII. A photograph of the sitter, dated 1887, wearing the very same costume depicted in the present portrait exists in the Royal Collection (RCIN 2907383) having been acquired by Queen Victoria. Ivan Hay would later fight in the First World War and attained the rank of Captain in the Reserve 5th Lancers. In 1921 he married Pamela Burroughes, daughter of Francis George Burroughes of Blakeney, Norfolk. He was made an MBE in 1932.
English School (circa 1800) Portrait miniature of an officer, said to be Brigadier General Ferdinand Amelia Fairfax Beckwith (1764-1805) label to the reverse inscribed 'Maj. Gen Ferdinand Amelia Fairfax Beckwith (1765- / Son of Maj. Gen. John Beckwith / & brother of Sir George B., Sir Sidney B / & Maj. Gen W.H.B.' watercolour on ivory 7cm The presumed sitter's father was Major-general John Beckwith (1712-1787) who commanded the 20th Regiment of Foot at the Battle of Minden and the Brigade of Grenadiers and Highlanders in the Seven Years' War. The sitter's most notable brother was General Sir George Beckwith GCB (1753-1823) who distinguished himself as a regimental officer in the American Revolutionary War and was later made an Knight of the Order of Bath for his capture of Martinique in 1809.This item is offered for sale in accordance with the Ivory Act 2018 and has been assigned an exemption certificate, Ref. No. 5CKC4A8F Marking to the background, principally to the outer edges. Possible fading to the background pigment. Otherwise colours good and overall the work is in stable condition with no cracks or warping. Not examined out of frame.
Circle of Richard Cosway RA (1742-1821) Portrait miniature of Lady Catherine Powlet, daughter of the Duke of Bolton, holding a dove watercolour on ivory 8.5cm A 1782 print of the present subject, after Cosway, exists in the British Museum (No. 1859,0806.1262).This item is offered for sale in accordance with the Ivory Act 2018 and has been assigned an exemption certificate, Ref. No. XKLJN3GP.
A. Scott (British, 19th century) Portrait miniature of a lady in a white dress, said to be Matilda Gibsonsigned lower left 'a Scott'the reverse inscribed 'Matilda Gibson (Aunt Lamb) / b. 1800 ob. 1876 / married (I) Capt Roebuck (2) Dr. George Lamb. Indian Medical Service. / Mainguy possession'watercolour on ivory7.5cmThis item is offered for sale in accordance with the Ivory Act 2018 and has been assigned an exemption certificate, Ref. No. Q4B9DZD5.
English School (early 19th century) Portrait miniature of a lady in a white dress with her hair in ringletsplaited hair to verso and inscription 'Mainguy possession'watercolour on ivory7.5cmThis item is offered for sale in accordance with the Ivory Act 2018 and has been assigned an exemption certificate, Ref. No. Q5C7BVDD.
An 18th century style ‘Lovers Eye’ stick pin, the ivory portrait miniature depicting hazel eye and ringlet hair, within gold coloured carved rectangular mount, closed to the reverse, upon stick pin, head 1.8cm long, overall length 9cm, 4.8gms 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: B7W4RXXD Condition report: Pin is a later replacement to the head of the stick pin. Evidence of solder and dents to the reverse of the head. Metal is unmarked. Residue seen to the edges of the portrait, possibly leading into interior of portrait as well. Would benefit from a clean. Scratches seen to glass of stick pin. Scratches and general scuffs and blemishes seen throughout stick pin, commensurate with age and use.
English school (late 19th or early 20th century), An oval portrait miniature depicting a young lady with dark hair in blue dress, Watercolour on ivory, Indistinctly signed lower right, Set to a velvet lined gilt brass frame, The miniature 4.7cm x 3.7cm, The frame 11.5cm x 11cm, With a 19th century French oval ceramic portrait plaque in the manner of Sevres depicting Madame de Genlis, set to a moulded composite frame marked 'A Paris' verso, 15cm x 13.5cm overall (2)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: 7P2XU512
Y JOSEPH PARENT (ITALIAN C. 1780 NAPLES -1837 PARIS) A PORTRAIT MINIATURE OF NAPOLEON I (1769-1821) DATED 1815 Depicted wearing the uniform of the Chasseurs-a-Cheval de la Garde Imperiale, initialled JCP and dated 1815, set in gilt metal frame, reverse with studded purple blue enamel border around glazed hair work panel with seed pearl monogram MJ to centre Watercolour on ivory image 5cm high, frame 8.3cm high overall Provenance: Phillip's London, July 1998 Lot 266 Judy & Brian Harden Antiques, September 1998 Parent was born ca. 1780 in Naples and died on July, 26th 1837 in Paris. In 1801 he entered the Ecole de L'Academie of Paris as "native of Naples, 21-years-old" living in rue de Savoye No. 10. After military service which probably included the Italian campaigns, in 1814, the Journal de Paris records that "M.(onsieur) Parent, peintre en miniature, rue Neuve Saint-Augustin, No. 35" offers himself as a portrait miniaturist. In 1815 Parent seems to have executed a large number of miniature portraits of Napoleon Bonaparte in response to public demand. Some of these works were copies after J.-B. Isabey and J.-B. J. Augustin. Literature: Mme Nathalie Lemoine-Bouchard issues No. 47-48 "La Lettre de la miniature" (May-August 2018) Please note, Dreweatts have applied for a de minimis exemption license for the ivory in this lot (Ref: PV42MK7Y)
18th century oval miniature portrait on ivory of Captain William Cambridge, an officer in the Ayrshire Fencibles (1794-1800) painting attributed to Joseph Daniel (1760-1803), contained in a yellow metal frame with engine turned decoration to verso and glazed aperture holding a plait of hair ‘ Ivory Registration Number K3AUQSMS Condition Reportit weighs 50.1g approx
19th century miniature portrait on ivory of Sir Walter Stirling, 1st Baronet (Major commandant of the Somerset Place Volunteers, Lieut-Col of the Prince of Wales's Loyal Middlesex Volunteers and member of the London and Westminster Light Horse) 8.5cm x 7cm, with hand written information to verso, contained in an ebonised frame. Ivory registration number: BQ9Q63JD
Circle of Samuel Shelley (1750-1808) Portrait of John Blackley, bust-length, in a blue coatminiature on ivory, oval, inscribed verso7.6 x 6cm;and another,English School, c.1830Portrait of John Smith Esq., half-length, in a black coatminiature on ivory8.5 x 7cm (2)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 these items prior to bidding.These items have been registered as exempt from the UK Ivory Act 2018.
English School, c.1810 Portrait of a young lady, half-length, in a white dress with red ribbon miniature on ivory6.2cm diameterIMPORTANT 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.Condition ReportOverall: 13 x 12.5cmPlease contact the department.
English School, mid-18th century Portrait of an officer, bust-length, in a red coat and cream waistcoatsigned and dated 'IR/1761' l.l., miniature on ivory, oval 3.5 x 3cm, in an 18-carat gold frameIMPORTANT 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.Condition ReportPlease contact the department.
George Engleheart (1750-1829) Portrait of a man, bust-length, in a brown coat and white stocksigned with initials 'G. E.' l.r., miniature on ivory, oval 3.5 x 3cm, in a 9-carat gold frameIMPORTANT 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.Condition ReportThe ivory is slightly 'dished' at the edges but appears to be in otherwise good overall condition without any cracks or warping. Slight fading. A light scratch to the background in the lower left. On close inspection under raking light some superificial surface scuffs are visible and there are some tiny white speckle to the background but these imperfections are not overly distracting.
Circle of John Smart (1741-1811) Portrait of a gentleman, bust-length, in a red coat, cream embroidered waistcoat and white stock miniature on ivory, oval 3.5 x 3cmIMPORTANT 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.Condition ReportThe ivory is slightly 'dished' at the edges but appears to be in otherwise good overall condition. There are no sign of cracking to the ivory or any paint loss. On very close inspection under raking light there are some light superficial scratches and minor abrasions but these are not overly distracting. The colours are bright and overall the miniature presents well.
Christian Friedrich Zincke (German, c.1683-1767) Portrait of Sir J Bernard, bust-length, in a blue coat miniature on ivory, oval 4.8 x 4cm Christian Friedrich Zincke was a renowned German miniature painter. Trained under the guidance of his father, and later under influential artists such as Boit, Zincke established himself as a prominent figure in 18th-century portraiture after moving to England. One of his most notable contributions to the art world was his exceptional use of the colour blue. He developed a distinctive palette that brought vibrancy and depth to his miniatures, setting them apart from his contemporaries. His blue hues, rich and luminous, were particularly admired for their clarity and intensity, adding a lifelike quality to his subjects' eyes and garments. Zincke's innovative techniques and his keen eye for colour nuances not only earned him patronage from the British aristocracy, including members of the royal family, but also established his legacy as a pivotal figure in the evolution of miniature painting. IMPORTANT NOTE This 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. Condition ReportPlease contact the department.
Follower of William Hogarth Portrait of a gentleman, bust-length, in a blue coatminiature on copper, oval4.5 x 4cmCondition ReportNot viewed out of galzed frame as it is fixed at the back and we do not want to disturb it. Some dust and dirt under the glass on the surface, including a white particle. Fine craquelure visible. A textured surface to paint in places when closely inspected. See additional condition image in natural light.
Circle of Gonzales Coques (Flemish, c.1614-1684) Portrait of a young gentleman, bust-length, in a striped doublet with a lace ruffoil on copper, oval4 x 3.5cm, in a 19th-century gilt-metal frameCondition ReportOverall: 16 x 12.5cmLight surface dust and dirt. A little unevenness to the surface. On close inspection, cracking to the paint on the face. The miniature is loose in the frame. Not examined under UV light, for a full report please contact the department.
Manner of Sir Peter Lely Portrait of a young gentleman, bust-length, in armourminiature on vellum, oval6.6 x 5cmCondition ReportNot viewed out of glazed case. Tiny specks of dirt and dust. Some tiny losses and abrasians, including to armour on his left shoulder and upper right of background. See additional condition images.
Sampson Towgood Roch (Irish, 1757-1847) Portrait of John Smith Esq., half-length, in a blue coat, gold-trimmed waistcoat and white cravatsigned and dated 'S. Roch/1788', inscribed verso, miniature on ivory, oval7.5 x 5.5cmIMPORTANT 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 these items prior to bidding.These items have been registered as exempt from the UK Ivory Act 2018.Condition ReportPlease contact the department.
Christian Friedrich Zincke (German, c.1683-1767) Portrait of Sir John Dryden, 7th Baronet Dryden of Canons Ashby (1704-1770), bust-length, in a blue coat miniature (enamel), oval4.5 x 3.5cmCondition ReportTo the naked eye the minature appears to be in good condition. On extremely close inspection there is dust and dirt under the glass to surface of paint with some possible retouching to the sitter's nose and around the eyes, however overall the portrait is very fine and clear.
English School, mid-18th century Portrait of a gentleman, bust-length, in a gold-trimmed lilac coat and white stock miniature on ivory, oval3 x 2.5cmIMPORTANT 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.Condition ReportPlease contact the department.
A group of portrait miniatures in frame comprising a Georgian oval portrait miniature on ivory of a military gentleman, unsigned, 3.5 x 2.8 cm, in glazed gilt metal choker-frame, to/w a portrait miniature on tin of a 17th century gentleman, a pair of mid Georgian oval portrait miniatures on ivory of society ladies in ornate lacy blue dresses, one signed indistinctly and dated 1760, 3.4 x 2.9 cm, in matching gilt metal pendant frames and a rectangular portrait on ivory of a young child, 3.5 x 3 cm, in gilt metal brooch frame, engraved on reverse 'M. Clutterbuck, Born Feb 1773 Died 1886 Aged 82' (5) Group Ivory Submission Reference Number 9ZTT60CX
THREE BROOCHES , A TURQUOISE NECKLACE AND A TURQUOISE BRACELET (5)Comprising; a silver and colourless paste pendant brooch, glazed with a portrait miniature of a lady, two cameo brooches, a gold curb link neckchain, spaced with turquoise matrix beads, with a gilt metal boltring clasp and a gold oval linked bracelet, spaced with turquoise matrix beads, on a gold boltring clasp, detailed 9 CT
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