John Smart (1742-1811)
A portrait miniature of a lady in an ermine bordered lilac coat
with pearls
Signed with initials and dated 'JS / 1877' lower left
On Ivory
In a diamond set frame
Approximate dimensions of portrait, 4.2cm x 3.3cm
Overall dimensions including suspension loop 5.5cm x 4cm
| Estimate: |
£4,000 - £6,000
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Hammer price:
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£11,000 |
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:
There is an area of retouching to the grey background which is visible under UV light (see additional photo) and to the lower edge of her dress at approx 4 o'clock also some minor paint loss to the edge at approx 3 o'clock otherwise the painting is in good condition, fine scratches to the front glass, the diamonds are evenly matched in colour with chips and surface reaching inclusions to some, visible under 10x magnification, frame generally in good condition with surface marks and light scratches.
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