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Click here to subscribeEnglish School, early 19th c - Portrait Miniature of a Young Woman, possibly an actress, in brown dress and red cloak, ivory, 95 x 71mm Provenance: anon sale, Christie's, Edinburgh, 12 July 1995, lot 237 Please note Mellors & Kirk have applied for an exemption licence for the ivory in this lot. Ref: 9VSQ6CF8 Slight scratches and loss of medium
English School late 18th century Portrait Miniature of a Man, bust length in a blue coat, and white stock with hair lightly powdered, ivory, oval 75mm gilt metal frame, a blue and opalescent glass inset back with pearl initials ND Please note Mellors & Kirk have applied for an exemption licence for the ivory in this lot. Ref: EUF8MZLP miniature slightly rubbed, pearls dislodged beneath the glass
United States presidential election miniature brown rum jug with a nickel size color portrait of democratic candidate Grover (The Good) Cleveland and Adlai E. Stevenson political portrait on the opposite side.Issued: ca. 1892Dimensions: 1.15"L x 1.50"H x 0.50"WCountry of Origin: United StatesCondition: Age related wear.
English School (mid 19th century): Miniature Portrait of a Bearded Gentleman, bust length, wearing a black bow tie, white shirt and black jacket, on ivory, oval 3.5cm by 2.5cm A Similar Miniature Portrait of Margaret Caroline, daughter of John Ellis Esq, on ivory, oval 9.5cm by 7cm, in a contemporary dark blue morocco case (2)With Non-Transferable Standard Ivory Exemption Declaration Numbers 6ZDL68ME and V3QBVUT7
Attributed to Margaret Stewart: Miniature Portrait of P K Stewart, aged 2, half length, wearing a white dress holding a pink rose, on ivory, oval 4.5cm by 3.5cm, mounted in a brooch, with paper label inscribed P K Stewart 1856 aged 2With Non-Transferable Standard Ivory Exemption Declaration Number EZY966MM
An Elizabeth II Africa General Service Medal with Kenya clasp awarded to 2760885 L.A.C. D.G. McCorkindale R.A.F., with corresponding miniature, ribbon bar and RAF cap badge; together with a photographic portrait of a man in Edwardian dress, housed in a small leather daguerreotype-style case, stamped in gilt for A. Robertson, 88 Glassford Street, Glasgow; and two ladies quartz wristwatches by Rotary Condition Report:Available upon request
Y  EDITH JANE MAAS (1861-1925) DOUBLE PORTRAIT OF DORA AND ARMORER WILLIAMS IN AN INTERIOR Watercolour and bodycolour on ivory Signed with monogram EJM 16 x 12.5cm (6¼ x 4¾ in.) Set in a richly moulded ormolu frame, with motto to base "Si Je Puis", in a glazed rosewood easel frame 37.5 by 31cm Dorothea Louisa Wynn "Dora" Williams (otherwise known as Mrs Romer Williams) was a great aunt of Cherry Palmer. She is depicted with her daughter Armorer, circa 1892. Armorer went on to marry Charles Campbell, the 9th Earl of Breadalbane. SALEROOM NOTICE: The description has been updated and differs from the printed catalogue. The monogram is for the artist Edith Jane Maas (1861-1925). She had painted Queen Alexandra in 1893 and in 1898 Chalon Williams, president and a founder of the Society of Miniature Painters described her as being "among the best" of miniature portrait painters of her generation. She exhibited regularly at the Royal Academy of Arts, the Royal Miniature Society, the Walker Gallery (Liverpool), the London Salon, and the New Gallery (London). Please note, Dreweatts have applied for a de minimis exemption licence for the ivory in this lot (Ref:KXX81UR1) Condition Report: SALEROOM NOTICE: The description has been updated and differs from the printed catalogue. The image slightly faded with some loss of pink to the skin tones. Generally otherwise seems to be in good condition albeit in sealed frame, dust and residue under the glass, some wear to frame with scuffs to corners, loss around screws to reverse, scuffs and scrapes to reverse. Recessed brass hanging sections to reverse top of frame. Please see additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report. All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items. All lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Potential buyers should note that condition reports are matters of opinion only, they are non-exhaustive and based solely on what can be seen to the naked eye unless otherwise specified by the cataloguer. We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of description. If you have physically viewed an item for which you request a report, the condition report cannot be a reason for cancelling a sale. Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection.Condition Report Disclaimer
A 19th Century Continental portrait miniature pendant, depicting a young woman with basket in a landscape, the garland frame is set with seed pearls, (some seed pearls missing), hinged glass locket panel to verso, unmarked & untested, fitted purple and brown leather case, measuring approx. 6.5cm x 3.5cm, 18.2grams.
A mixed group of jewellery, including a 22ct yellow gold wedding band, UK hallmark, size R1/2, 3.5grams; a 9ct rose gold buckle ring, UK hallmark, size M1/2, 3.0grams; a 9ct gold flower & foliate brooch, UK hallmark, 1.7grams; a ring set with five turquoise cabochons with foliate engraved shoulders, unmarked & untested, size Q, 3.1grams; a portrait miniature pendant with openwork mount, unmarked & untested; and a silver ring and two ornate brooches, (8).
A 19th century portrait miniature of an older lady in lace and ribbon cap, lace fichu and blue dress, unsigned, plus portrait miniature of lady with mantilla comb and red roses in her hair, (unsigned, continental), miniature of a lady inscribed verso ‘Lady Scott’ in pearl necklace and brown dress, unsigned (3)
William Bone: a portrait miniature of his brother, oil on enamel, identified by inscription painted verso ‘Henry Bone ARA 6th Feb 1755 London March 1810 painted on enamel by William Bone after a picture by his brother Henry P Bone’, showing subject in red coat, fur collar, yellow waistcoat and white cravat, 9cm by 6cm, along with a portrait miniature of a continental military gentleman in white uniform with medals (2)
A large Georgian oval portrait mourning locket pendant, circa 1800, the front having hand painted miniature watercolour half-length portrait of a lady wearing a choker necklace, indistinctly signed and dated, with hairwork backing, in unmarked yellow metal and black enamel frame, 60mm, 23.7g Condition Report:Portrait panel has extensive water damage around edge and surface of glass is heavily crazed, otherwise no damage, general wear to high points, unmarked
A Louis XVI white metal pair cased pocket watch by Jean Robert Soret, key wind, having signed white enamel Roman numeral dial with outer Arabic numeral seconds track, 41mm wide outer white metal case, the back with domed oval enamel bust length portrait miniature of a lady wearing a pink dress and plumed bonnet, surrounded by rose-cut citrines, 35mm inner white metal case, movement plate engraved "Jean Robert Soret 28080", lacking crystal, hands and key.
HUGH NICHOLSON (1865-1932) A miniature watercolour on oval ivory panel, portrait of a young boy. Signed and dated '96 below. Set in a yellow metal case frame with a deep blue foil backing and inset curl of hair. Held within a green folding case. Image size 7.5cm x 5.5cm. Ivory declaration submission reference TYQUURST
A collection of 18th, 19th century and later jewellery to include a miniature portrait depicting a male bust within acut steel surround, a painted mother of pearl and 9ct gold pendant, mother of pearl dated 1780 within later mount, together with a late Victorian Early Edwardian yellow metal and enamel stick pin depicting a greyhound, total gross weight approx 3.8gms and a gold articulated monkey circa 1880, assessed as 15ct gold, weight approx 1.6gms Further details: wear and tear commensurate with age
Sir Henry Raeburn (1756-1823) (Follower of) "Portrait of a Boy in Kilt with Fishing Rod c. 1840," O.O.C., 140cms x 99cms (55” x 39”). Dressed in a tailored brown suit, with jacket, white shirt, red cravat, waistcoat and kilt, a boy in his early teens prepares to go fishing. The boy stands before a high wooded bank, holding a fishing rod. To the left can be seen an extensive landscape, with mountains overlooking a river. Although the scene depicted has not been identified, and may be generic, it is can be read as a Scottish scene. In his right hand, the boy has the fishing hook held between thumb and forefinger. The kilt suggests a Scottish provenance, an idea reinforced by another related portrait, probably of the same boy, that shows him with a ‘Balmoral Bonnet’. The attribution of these works to a ‘follower of Sir Henry Raeburn’ is tentative, but this is an impressive portrait by an accomplished hand. The Scottish portraitist Henry Raeburn is noted for his paintings of adults and children, many engaged in outdoor pursuits such as hunting, archery and fishing. His portrait of Lieutenant Colonel Bryce McMurdo, for example, painted around 1810, shows the sitter holding a rod, preparing to go fishing. While this painting, with its sense of realism, has all the attributes of a Raeburn portrait, it was probably painted by a follower of Raeburn in the 1840’s. Born in Scotland in 1756, Henry Raeburn was originally apprenticed to a James Gilliland of Edinburgh, a jeweller and goldsmith, where he began to specialise in painting miniature portraits. Although he travelled with his wife to Rome, where he studied works by Renaissance artists, and met with Gavin Hamilton and Batoni, Raeburn returned to Edinburgh in 1787 and set up a portrait painter. A member of the Royal Scottish Academy, he was highly regarded and had a successful practice. A year before his death in 1823, he was knighted by King George IV and appointed “King’s Limner” in Scotland. Peter Murray 2024 Provenance: The Burke Family, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary.
Frederick Prussia Plowman, Dublin (1759-1820) "Portrait of Margaret Logan Henderson," pastel, unsigned, oval, approx. 24cms x 19cms (9 1/2" x 7 1/2"), contemporary gilt frame. (1) Plowman, was born in John's Lane, Dublin. He entered the Dublin Society's Schools in 1773 and while still a student he sent, from No. 1 Winetavern Street, "six heads after Rosalba," and a "Head from life," to the exhibition in George's Lane; and in 1777 four "Portraits in Chalk," to the exhibition in William Street. He gained a prize for figure-drawing in the School in 1776, and a medal for a group of figures and a portrait in 1779. In 1781 the Dublin Society recorded its appreciation of his merit, as shown in several paintings "executed by him under the inspiration of Sir Joshua Reynolds." Plowman worked as a miniature painter and also did portraits in oils and crayons. He did not contribute to any of the exhibitions after 1779, and seems to have retired from his profession many years before his death. About 1808 he painted a portrait of "Father Denis Hogan, O.S.F.," in Limerick, and also a picture of "The Crucifixion," for the Franciscan Church there. He died at the Crescent, Marino, in 1820. Ref: [An oil on canvas version was sold on behalf of Dr. Michael Wynne (Adams, Lot 30, September 2005)]
Adam Buck (British, 1759-1833)Portrait miniature of a boy in a burnt orange coat and white collarSigned in pencil and dated 1830, watercolour on paper, 11.5cm by 10cm (oval)The paper is flat and even. There is a small sharp nick to the paper bottom left outside painted surface. The outer paper is mottled grey? There is some slight waterdamage/changes to the paint at the bottom of the red jacket and a pale spot within the jacket. There are slight diagonal marks - unclear what these are. A few tiny white marks and possibly some slight fading to the red jacket.
□ A GEORGIAN GOLD DOUBLE PORTRAIT MINIATURE CASE, CIRCA 1800 of plain oval locket form hinging open to the vacant interior, each side with its retaining ring, 6.8 x 5.5cm excluding bale and suspension loop; together with a Victorian gold-cased locket, later 19th century, oval, with engine-turned and bright-cut foliate scroll decoration, one side hinging open to a glazed picture aperture, 5 x 4cm excluding hinged suspension bow (2)TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE
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