Lot 100

Nathaniel Hone (1718-1784)

An enamel portrait miniature of Eliza Angelo, aged 17
Wearing a mauve dress
Initialled and dated 1756
Inscribed verso
Approximate dimensions of portrait 5.4cm x 4.4cm
Overall dimensions including suspension loop 6.4cm x 4.7cm

Estimate: £1,500 - £2,500
Hammer price: £5,500
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.

Provenance: Hylda and Lewis Gilbert, Sheldrake Place, London. 

Lewis Gilbert (d.2018), the celebrated film director, producer and screenwriter, best known for his 007 James Bond movies and Alfie.

Condition report:

A few small chips to her nose visible under 10x magnification and UV light, otherwise appears to be in good condition, front glass with fine scratches, reverse glass has a chip to the edge at approx 1 o'clock, frame appears to be in good condition. There is a diagonal scratch along the glass across the face of the miniature (seen in image 1). 

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