John Smart (1742-1811)
A portrait miniature of a lady
Wearing a green coat with ermine trim
Signed and dated with initials 'J.S / 1769' lower left
On ivory
Approximate portrait dimensions 3.8cm x 3.1cm
Overall dimensions 4.7cm x 3.9cm
| Estimate: |
£3,000 - £5,000
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Hammer price:
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£6,000 |
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:
Overall the painting appears to be in good condition with some dust and dirt beneath the glass. There is some minor paint loss to the lower left side of her blue coat, visible under 10X magnification. There is also some paint loss around the edge between 11 and 12 o'clock. There are some splits and peeling to a few of the seed pearls, one particularly more noticeable at approximately 4 o'clock. The reverse of the frame appears to have had a pin fitting moved and soldered over. Otherwise with fine scratches and general wear.
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