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Follower of Paul Delaroche,Heuriette Sontag, Countess Rossi,circular portrait miniature on papier-mâchégilt frame, 19 cm diameter overall;two Regency papier-mâché slip cases, 13cm and 13.5cm; circular papier-mâché box; and a Russian papier-mâché box lid, Fedeskino style, painted with a horse drawn wagon, (5).
Sir William John Newton, an early to mid 18th century gold cased portrait miniature mourning locket, the octagonal double hinged machine turned case with applied monogram engraved green oval enamel plaque to centre, opening to reveal a head and shoulders portrait of a lady, the young woman wearing an elaborate jewelled head scarf, gold pendant earrings and a white muslin gown, signed W.J.N. 1833, the anterior locket with glazed hair panel and inscribed to the reverse, 17th November 1825, in fitted case with gold mounted braided hair pendant fitting, engraved 17th November 1825 Sir William John Newton - British portrait artist 1785-1869 Note: William Newton was born in London, the son of engraver James Newton. Although originally a portrait painter he soon became exclusively a miniaturist. He was one of the most fashionable portrait miniature artists of his day and was elevated to the position of miniature painter in ordinary to William IV in 1831. He occupied the same position during the reign of Queen Victoria until 1858. He was knighted in 1831
A LACE LADY'S CAP AND A CONTEMPORARY PORTRAIT MINIATURE, EARLY 19TH C the miniature said to be of Margaret Biss, elder daughter of John Biss of Debtford, Durham, inscribed MB Aged 75, watercolour on card, 7 x 5.8cm, papier mache frame with gilt brass acanthus hanger, sold with a late 19th/early 20th c handwritten note of provenance ++The lace in good condition with one or two very faint stains. The miniature faded
COMPANY SCHOOL, DELHI, CIRCA 1820Portrait of a Nobleman, traditionally identified as Ahmed Bakhsh Khan of Firozpur, wearing a black and gold jacket and hat, holding a hookah mouthpiece, miniature, oval, within a leather case3 3/4 x 3 in (9.6 x 7.6cm)For two portrait miniatures of Nawab Ahmed Bakhsh Khan of Firozpur, cf. Sotheby's, London Colonnade Sale, 28th April 1995 lot 616; and the Victoria and Albert Museum, London is 03552 (illustrated India Revealed, M. Archer and T. Falk, 1989, Fig 7, page 17)
A portrait miniature of a gentleman with voluminous brown wig and lace neckerchief over armour, circa 1690, the brass frame enamelled to reverse with border of acanthus leaves and central rosette in black and white on turquoise ground, suspension loop to top, 5.7 cm. high.Two chipped areas to enamel on reverse by right edge of frame, one 0.5 cm. and the other just over 1 cm. long, no sign of signature, slight fading around sitter's mouth, some tiny losses to paint on edges of both sides.
Peter Cross (circa 1645-1724), a portait miniature of a gentleman called "James Duke of York", circa 1685, signed at left side, his flowing curly brown wig worn over a cobalt blue cloak, lace jabot around his neck, 7.5 cm. high.Peter Cross was the son of a Freeman of the Drapers' Company and was probably born in London though little is known of his early life. After winning some important commissions, he succeeded Nicholas Dixon in 1678 as limner-in-ordinary to the king, Charles II. Four of his portraits are held by the National Portrait Gallery. His later elaborate signature appears to read "LC" and caused confusion in the past leading people to erroneously believe there was a Lawrence Cross.The painting is beginnning to lift ever so slightly at top and bottom left from its stiff backing and would benefit from a clean, there is very slight curvature of the card, a saltire-shaped scratch on the hair on left just above shoulder and minor wear to the dark ground at edges on both sides. "James Duke of York" is written on the back in ink in what is probably a Victorian hand
A TURQUOISE SET LOCKET BRACELET, circa 1830-1840, the heavy rounded square shaped link each with elaborate floral engraved detailing, with an integral tongue clasp and large rectangular shaped moulded mount, set to the entirety with similar engraved floral detailing and eight graduating round cut collet set turquoise highlights, with hinged opening and glass locket to the inside with portrait miniature of a gentleman. Length 20cm. Weight 67.4gms. CONDITION REPORTThe turquoise stones are are well matched mid blue with greenish tones throughout. Natural dark veining throughout with good surface condition. Bracelet as a whole is generally in good condition with only minor surface marks and scratches and some minor areas of tarnishing throughout. Glass locket is in good condition.
Three 'Le Blond-Baxter' prints, an over painted portrait miniature, 9 C19th etchings & engravings, after Kip 'Bryanstone in Dorsetshire' engraved map & a Continental portrait of a Gentleman PLEASE always check condition PRIOR to bidding, or email us a condition report request if you can't attend in person

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