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Click here to subscribePortrait miniature of a Lady wearing a black headdress with a half veil over her face, watercolour on ivory in turned wood frame, oval; 3.3" (6cm) high Ivory Registration Number L64C6XJK. CITES permit is included. Exporting outside the EU will require an additional export permit. *Condition: Please contact Connor for further information connor.swanwick@lawrences.co.uk.
Miniature portrait of an officer standing wearing uniform, half length on ivory 7 x 5.75 cm. Possibly Russian Ivory Submission reference UJCLC7RD. CITES permit is included. Exporting outside the EU will require an additional export permit. *Condition: Slight surface dirt and fading but generally satisfactory.
Miniature portrait of Sir Edward Chichester as a young man in uniform, head and shoulders , on ivory; 8 x 6.5 cm. Gold frame with plaited hair reverse Ivory Submission reference H9GPSLEU. CITES permit is included. Exporting outside the EU will require an additional export permit. *Condition: Good.
English School, early 19th centuryA miniature portrait of a young woman wearing a hatWatercolour on ivoryIn a circular gilt metal frame recessed into a square stained wood frame, 12cm high overall; Ivory sale exemption ref: G34ZFJXDand a miniature portrait of a child, late 19th century,oil on card, 8.5cm high
British School (circa 1820s)A miniature portrait of a South Asian gentleman, thought to represent Sake Dean Mahomedwatercolour on ivory5 x 3cm, in an oval locket with a lock of hair to reverse; together with a Victorian portrait miniature of a gentleman wearing spectacles, watercolour on card** Ivory Exemption reference: HT1S3KDVProvenance - Private Collection, Dorset.By direct descent from Sake Dean Mohammed to the present owner.
An English portrait miniature, c. 1790, of a lady with elaborately dressed hair, watercolour on ivory, mounted as a pendant in a navette-form yellow metal glazed case. Overall 39mm by 23mm. CITES Submission Reference: KPS96DKT. Subject to CITES regulations and due to ivory content, this lot will require a re-export permit if shipped outside the mainland UK.
19th century English school - half-length portrait of middle-aged woman wearing a lace bonnet, miniature watercolour on ivory, 7 x 6cm; and a mid-19th century English school - bust portrait of a middle-aged woman wearing a lace bonnet, pencil heightened with white on paper, 9 x 6.2cm (2)Ivory submission ref: B5G5SJ49Black dress – slightly faded and grubby, otherwise no apparent faults, ivory good with no splits.Pencil – paper with some discolouration and fading, scorch mark at 8 o’clock, otherwise no apparent faults.
A RARE GREEK GOLD RING. LATE PTOLEMAIC FEMALE BUST PORTRAIT.3rd - 2nd century B.C.Bezel 15x20 mm; int. Size 16x18 mm; 5,72 gr.Of hollow gold, inside rounded hoop, flatten outside, expanding at the shoulders to the flat oval bezel; engraved with a profile portrait of a bust of a woman facing left, wearng a chiton. Her hair arranged in a chignon at the top of the head. She wears earrings and necklace. The face is charcaterized by the typical late ptolemaic profile; with straight nose, large almond-shaped eye, slighlty open mouth and small chin. The gold surface presents micro-scratches as tools traces and wear marks. The subject can be identified as a high private portrait, probably a princess with idealized features. For a very similar ring: J. Boardman, C. Wagner, Masteroieces in Miniature. Engraved gems from Prehistory to the present, p. 265 n. 249. 'Said to be from Egypt. Bust of a woman. Her hair dressed in a lock from the front to the topknot, long over the shoulders, wearing pointed earrings and a floreal necklet. The hairstyle is seen on Republican Roman coins of around 100 BC for Victoria or Diana. Probably intended for a goddess. Hellenistic. 3rd/2nd BC. ".Provenance: Formerly Pr. Timmers collection, 1948-1977; U.K. private collection acquired on the art market in the early 2000s.
A 19th century portrait miniature depicting a military Infantry Officer from the Napoleonic period, watercolour on ivory, faintly inscribed to verso 'Capt. F Smith? Struck by the Bore Lost his Left Hand at Waterloo and went on to be....... ?', mounted in an engraved brass frame, 16cm high. Ivory Submission reference LE2FJV9JCondition ReportThe portrait on its own is 8cms high and 5cms wide, the portrait with the frame is 15cms high and 10cms wide.
A rummage box of antique / vintage collectables to include a Black Forest type painted figural wooden soldier nut cracker; Take to pieces model of R.M.S. "Queen Mary" puzzle, Chad Valley; papier mâché circular snuff box with relief portrait of Nelsen?; two rolled gold fobs and rolled gold bangle; leather purses; tobacco tins; combination stamp case / vesta case book form; opera glasses; horse ring; propelling pencil; costume jewellery, a/f; The Famous Anvil Gretna Green Souvenir Enamel Badge Brooch; enamel butterfly; various other brooches, 9ct gold miniature compass, etc, all a/f. (quantity)
After Nicholas Hilliard, circa 1600Portrait of George Clifford, 3rd Earl of Cumberland, bust-length, in armour bears inscription and date 'George Clifford Earle/ of Cumberland 1588' (centre right)oil on canvas73.6 x 61.7cm (29 x 24 5/16in).Footnotes:The present portrait is a rare, early version of the portrait that is related to the composition of circa 1590 by Nicholas Hilliard, which is a full-length miniature (now in the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich; inv. no. MNT0193). An oil version, on panel, in the same bust-length format, is in the Bodleian Library in Oxford (inv. no. LP58; acquired some time between 1705 and 1759). The National Gallery in London have a 19th century copy of this same bust-length format (see: Sir R. Strong, Tudor and Jacobean Portraits, London, 1969, vol. I, p. 57, ill, vol. II., pl. 103). An equestrian portrait of the sitter in similar costume by Thomas Cockson is also known (British Museum, inv. no. 1849,0135.3), which is inscribed: 'AN EXPLANATION OF THE SVRPRISE OF THE TOWNE OF PVERTO RICO BY THE EARLE OF CUMBERLAND IN ANo 1598 the 15th May', and which was engraved circa 1598-99. George Clifford, 3rd Earl of Cumberland (1558-1605) was a favourite at the court of Elizabeth I. He commanded a ship at the Armada in 1588 and fitted out ten privateering expeditions against Spain and Spanish America between 1586 and 1598, sailing personally with those of 1589, 1591, 1593, and 1598. He is depicted here in tournament fancy dress, probably as the Queen's champion, an office to which he succeeded in 1590. The armour he is wearing in the portrait still survives and is in the Metropolitan Museum in New York.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Football autographs, Reading FC, a selection of signatures from the early 1950's on 5 album pages, mostly signed to miniature cut-out portrait pictures, players inc. Amor, Gulliver, Livingstone, Blackman, Uphill, Kirkwood, Marks etc (approx. 50) sold with a multiple signed album page with 16 ink signatures & inc. signed colour cut-out picture of Edelston (gen gd)
A modern 18ct gold miniature brooch, the plastic backed embellished portrait of an elegant lady with clear stone and gold dot embellishments as jewellery, on an 18ct gold blue enamelled fancy mount, 3.6 x 3.1cm, approx. 6.6g.Condition Report: The portrait is not on ivory - it is too modern. The back has been removed, and the portrait is quite clearly plastic or plastic-type material. There is no glass, but otherwise good and bright.
PLEASE NOTE REVISION OF ESTIMATE!A Large collection of commemorative coins, stamps and medallions, housed in various wooden presentation boxes and Westminster casesPLEASE NOTE THIS LOT INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:2021 gold plated Prince Philip memorial medallionSapphire Jubilee date stamp setMary Gillick portrait setQEII 95th birthday date stamp setWWI centenary set with miniature medalsPortraits of the Queen four coin setFestival of Britain coin and stamp set1921 to 2021 four coin and stamp slab set50th Anniversary of decimilization four ingot (gold plated) setPrince Philip 1921 currency set (George V) with 2021 Prince Philip £5 cointwelve coin Lifetime of Service setLongest Reigning Monarch twelve coin setFirst UK Polymer banknote (Churchill £5)Twelve 50p coin collection Jersey & Guernsey coloured setSixteen gold plated Aircraft of the RAF medal collection
Elkington & Co parcel-gilt metal stand, pierced rim raised on three scrolled supports with leaf caps, joined by fruit laden swags, stamped 'Elkington & Co' to one foot, diameter 12.5cm, height 11cm; three ormolu corner mounts modelled as cherubs, other mounts, and a Victorian silhouette portrait miniature of a lady in ebonised frame.
An 18 carat yellow gold signet ring, engraved initials, ring size I, 2.9g; a small yellow metal brooch, with base metal back, unmarked; a graduated amber bead necklace, with fancy link dividers, in white metal marked 835; a pair of amber earscrews; a seed pearl fringe brooch, in white metal marked Silver; a simulated pearl necklace, 66cm; a resin dragonfly brooch; costume jewellery brooches; a pair of early 19th century portrait miniatures, Robert Hubbard and Ann Hubbard; and a portrait miniature of Captain Cook.
English School, early 19th century, head and shoulders portrait miniature of a young girl, on ivory with plaited hair verso, 5.3 x 4cm oval; together with another 19th century portrait miniature of a young girl with a cat, on ivory, 4.9 x 4cm oval, (a.f). (2) DEFRA Ivory Act submission ref: 5ZM4TURS & Q1BEMGSN
A mid 19th Century portrait miniature of a young lady in period costume and wearing a multi-strand pearl necklace, painted on ivory, signed 'HK' lower right under convex glass in an ornate gilt metal frame, 6 x 5 cm excluding suspender, (Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) registered. Not available for export)
A 19th century Italian silver and rose gold locket pendant, circa 1820, allover engraved Adams style floral swag decoration, opening to reveal miniature watercolour on card, portrait of a gentleman, and oval bevelled glass mirror, length 5.5cmCard is slightly warped and rippled, high points slightly worn with a minor dent on backing of case, there is a slight opening all the way around when locket is closed, unmarked
AN INDIAN MINIATURE PAINTING WITH PORTRAIT OF A MUGHAL NOBLEMAN, LATE 19th CENTURYIndia, probably Murshidabad, late 19th century. Gouache, ink, watercolors, and gold color on paper. Minutely painted depicting a nobleman, elegantly dressed in a blue and black robe decorated with gold highlights and arabesques, wearing a white turban. The painting with Persian inscription. The cardboard sheet is coated along the margin firmly with an additional sheet of paper.Condition Good condition with minor wear, and touchups. Provenance: Private collection, USA, acquired from Janus Art Gallery, Kolkata, India.Dimensions: Sheet Size 34 x 25.2 cm, total size 36.6 x 27.3 cm13% VAT will be added to the hammer price additional to the buyer's premium - only for buyers within the EU.
George Perfect Harding (1781-1853) - Portrait of the English Actor, Playwright and Theatre Manager David Garrick three-quarter length , wearing a grey jacket and white cravat, with a Tricorn hat under his arm, holding a staff in his right hand, signed also extensively inscribed with a biography on the sitter, pencil and watercolour, 4.5" x 3.5" ** Provenance with J. & W. Vokins, Great Portland Street, London also sold by Sotheby's in their good English and continental portrait miniature sale on the 16th December 1974 lot 65 ** David Garrick was the leading actor of the English stage from 1741 to 1776 and the manager of Drury Lane Theatre from 1747 to 1776, his domination of every department of the theatre is something unique in the history of the stage. A great deal of his fame must be due to his brilliant use of publicity, and used visual arts as a vehicle to capture his own more transient art, commissioning Zoffany 's first theatrical painting in 1762 (No. 21) and many others from him and other artists in subsequent years. He also encouraged the production of copies and engravings (39-42) which were dispersed on the continent as well as in England. Samuel Foote also used Zoffany to propagate his name (24-25) and a vogue for theatrical conversation pieces, many of the best of which are shown in this section of the exhibition.
An Interesting Collection of Items Relating to Commander Anthony Bevis Lockhart D.S.C., Royal Navy, (1890-1939), comprising a leather bound folder of his Certificates dating from 15th September 1906 (Midshipman, HMS Argyll) to 12th May 1936 (Commander, HMS Victory), a gilt tooled blue morocco bound hand-written notebook "A.B.L. OVERSEAS TRIPS V.1. G.3. R.7. 1916-1918", a leather cased miniature portrait overpainted photograph, a framed display of rank braid and collar tabs, and a large leather bound scrapbook containing his commission to Sub-Lieutenant 15th November 1909, a parchment scroll from King George V dated 30th July 1919, numerous photographs, newspaper cuttings, Post Office Telegraphs, greetings cards, official programmes for Queen's Club, West Kensington Rugby Football Matches between Officers of the Royal Navy and Officers of the Army etcFootnote : - Captain Lockhart was born at Leicester in 1890 and joined the Royal Navy in 1905. After his promotion to Lieutenant in 1911, he went on to specialise in submarine warfare, serving throughout the First World War, followed by three years as the Senior Instructional Officer of the Submarine Service. He retired from the Navy in 1936, having been Chief of Staff to the Admiral commanding the coast of Scotland for the past four years. He rejoined the Navy at the outbreak of the Second World War, despite the fact that he had heart trouble. Unfortunately, he was taken ill and was forced to retire in early December 1939, sadly passing away shortly after.
Attributed to John Zachary Kneller (1642-1702) Sixteen portrait miniatures of Civil War period and later sitters, including Charles I (1600-1649)after or in the manner of Sir Peter Lely, Sir Godfrey Kneller, John Hoskins and otherstwo signed with the initials 'IZK', the others inscribed with the initials of the original artists being imitated 'PL', 'SC', 'IH', 'CJ' and othersinscribed on the reverse with the identity of the sittersfourteen oil on copper, one oil on paper, one oil on oak panel, oval, in turned wood framesvarious sizes, largest 12cmProvenance:The Reynolds Gallery, Plymouth, from whom acquired in 1982, as 'by John Zachary Kneller', by the late Barry Lock (1934-2021)This group of 16 miniatures has been traditionally attributed to John Zachary Kneller, the elder brother of the more famous Sir Godfrey, with whom he came to England. Little is known of his miniature painter career, but the market for his miniatures in oil largely relied on his brother’s successful portrait business, as they were mostly small, portable copies of Sir Godfrey’s portraits. Two oil miniatures on copper of William III and the Duchess of Manchester signed by him are in the Victoria & Albert Museum, London (inv. no. P.58-1923; P.37-1923). From 1982, on the basis of stylistic comparison with the examples in the Victoria & Albert Museum and the fact that two of the present group are signed by him, they have all carried this attribution.
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