NATHANIEL HONE (IRISH, 1718-1784)
Portrait miniature of a gentleman, in a mauve coat and red waistcoat
signed with initials and dated 'NH 1763' (centre right)
on ivory (ref. GQBNS41W)
3.7cm high
in a gilt metal frame with pierced plaited surround set with garnets
| Estimate: |
£300 - £500
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Hammer price:
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£500 |
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.
Provenance
Sotheby’s, London, 13 February 1978, lot 86;
Private collection, UK
Condition report
Potential crack, scratch or mark upper left near edge, difficult to make out exactly what this is.
Possibly a little discolouration to lower left edge.
A few very small dark spots lower left area.
otherwise generally looks good.
Vertical scratch to glass in centre.
Possibly some replacement stones to frame.
Under glass and unexamined out of frame.
