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Tuesday 11 October  - Sussex Saleroom 

Lot 231 – 538       Old Master, British & European Paintings   2.00pm 

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Friday 7 October                               9am-5pm
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Monday 10 October                        9am-5pm
Tuesday  11 October                       9am-1pm

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Saturday 10 September                 9am -12noon
Monday 12 September                 9am-4.30pm
Tuesday 13 September                 9am – 4.30pm
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Total lots: 306

DAVID DES GRANGES (BRITISH, CIRCA 1611-1671)
Lot 231 Sold
DAVID DES GRANGES (BRITISH, CIRCA 1611-1671)
Portrait miniature of a gentleman in black robes and a white lawn collar
on ivory (ref DLCK7WP1)
oval, 50mm high
in a gilt-metal frame with spiral surmount
ProvenanceChristie’s, 10 November 1993, lot 64;Private collection, UKCondition reportSmall abrasion…
Hammer price: £1,400
Estimate: £600 - £800
11 October 2022
11 October 2022
DAVID MYERS (BRITISH, FL. 1663-1676)
Lot 232 Sold
DAVID MYERS (BRITISH, FL. 1663-1676)
Portrait miniature of a gentleman in an embroidered gown and lace jabot
on vellum
oval, 42mm high
in a silver frame with mother-of-pearl backing
ProvenanceNational Museum of American Art, Smithsonian Institution, Washington;Sotheby’s, 8 July…
Hammer price: £420
Estimate: £400 - £600
11 October 2022
11 October 2022
ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN HOSKINS (BRITISH, 1589-1664)
Lot 233 Sold
ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN HOSKINS (BRITISH, 1589-1664)
Portrait miniature of a lady called Mrs Mary Davies, in a blue dress and wearing a large drop pearl brooch
on vellum
oval, 90mm
in a gilt-metal frame with spiral surmount engraved ‘Mrs. Davis’ (to the reverse)
ProvenanceJohn Pierpont Morgan (1837-1913);Sotheby’s, 9 November 1944, lot 99;John Tapp (possibly…
Hammer price: £1,800
Estimate: £2,000 - £3,000
11 October 2022
11 October 2022
THOMAS FLATMAN (BRITISH, 1635-1688) AFTER JACOB HUYSMANS
Lot 234 Sold
THOMAS FLATMAN (BRITISH, 1635-1688) AFTER JACOB HUYSMANS
Portrait miniature of Catherine of Braganza, Queen Consort of King Charles II, dressed as a shepherdess
signed with initials (centre left)
on vellum
rectangular, 107mm high
in a black wood frame
ProvenanceTomkinson and Propert Collections, no. 75;John Pierpont Morgan (1837-1913);Christie’s, 24…
Hammer price: £950
Estimate: £800 - £1,200
11 October 2022
11 October 2022
NICHOLAS DIXON (BRITISH, 1660-1708)
Lot 235 Unsold
NICHOLAS DIXON (BRITISH, 1660-1708)
Portrait miniature of a gentleman in armour and a long curling wig
signed with monogram ‘ND’ (lower left)
on vellum
oval, 76mm high
in a silver-gilt frame with spiral surmount
ProvenanceFischer Galleries, Lucerne, 27 June 1957, lot 828;Christie’s, London, 21 April 1998, lot…
Estimate: £700 - £1,000
11 October 2022
11 October 2022
PETER CROSS (BRITISH, CIRCA 1645-1724)
Lot 236 Sold
PETER CROSS (BRITISH, CIRCA 1645-1724)
Portrait miniature of a lady in a blue dress with frilled lace trim
on vellum laid down on a playing card
oval, 60mm high
in a gilt-metal frame with spiral surmount
ProvenanceHickson Collection;Sotheby’s, London, 18 July 1988, lot 6;Private collection, UK
Hammer price: £600
Estimate: £700 - £1,000
11 October 2022
11 October 2022
BERNARD LENS (BRITISH, 1682-1740)
Lot 237 Sold
BERNARD LENS (BRITISH, 1682-1740)
Portrait miniature of a gentleman in armour, with a long curling wig
signed in gold with monogram and dated ‘BL / 1723’ (lower left)
on ivory (ref UT44GGAX)
oval, 80mm high
in turned wood frame
ProvenanceLeo R. Schidlof Collection;Acquired from Gertrude Rudigier-Ruckert, Olympia Art Fair,…
Hammer price: £650
Estimate: £500 - £700
11 October 2022
11 October 2022
BERNARD LENS (BRITISH, 1682-1740)
Lot 238 Sold
BERNARD LENS (BRITISH, 1682-1740)
Portrait miniature of King Stephen (reigned 1135-1154), known as Stephen of Blois, in armour and holding a fleur-de lys mounted staff
signed with monogram in gold ‘BL’ (lower-right)
on vellum
50mm diameter
in a square gilt-metal frame
ProvenanceSotheby’s, London, 9 July 1985, lot 604;Private collection, UK
Hammer price: £700
Estimate: £500 - £700
11 October 2022
11 October 2022
SIMON PINE (IRISH, D. 1772)
Lot 239 Sold
SIMON PINE (IRISH, D. 1772)
Portrait miniature of King George II in coronation robes
signed with initials ‘SP’ (mid-right) and inscribed ‘Given by the / Marquess of Waterford / to his sister / Lady
Araminta Moncton / - Bath - / George II’ (on the backing card)
on ivory (ref LMVF23HU)
oval, 60 mm high
in a turned wood frame
ProvenanceAcquired from Judy & Brian Harden Antiques Ltd., 5 June 1997Private collection,…
Hammer price: £650
Estimate: £600 - £800
11 October 2022
11 October 2022
LUKE SULLIVAN (IRISH, 1705-1771)
Lot 240 Sold
LUKE SULLIVAN (IRISH, 1705-1771)
Portrait miniature of a boy in a brown coat
on ivory (ref KZY56AAH)
oval, 25 mm high
in a gilt-metal frame
ProvenanceSotheby’s, London, 21 October 1985, lot 40 (part lot);Private collection, UKCondition…
Hammer price: £400
Estimate: £200 - £300
11 October 2022
11 October 2022
PETER PAUL LENS (BRITISH, CIRCA 1714-CIRCA 1754)
Lot 241 Sold
PETER PAUL LENS (BRITISH, CIRCA 1714-CIRCA 1754)
Portrait miniature of a lady in a white dress with lace collar and white mob cap
signed and dated in gold ‘P. Lens / 1743’ (lower right)
on ivory (ref XAGLU2GC)
oval, 50 mm high
set into the interior cover of a tortoiseshell gold-mounted bonbonnière
ProvenanceChristie’s, London 25 November 1987, lot 299;Private collection, UKCondition ReportMould…
Hammer price: £550
Estimate: £400 - £600
11 October 2022
11 October 2022
ANDREW BENJAMIN LENS (BRITISH FL. 1713-1779)
Lot 242 Sold
ANDREW BENJAMIN LENS (BRITISH FL. 1713-1779)
Portrait miniature of a lady called Miss During, in a white dress and green hat
signed in gold with monogram ‘ABL’ (lower left)
on ivory (ref N29AYCFQ)
oval, 76 mm high
in a stained frame
Condition reportSome small abrasions to far centre left and far centre right.A few pale brown spots…
Hammer price: £800
Estimate: £400 - £600
11 October 2022
11 October 2022
ANDREW BENJAMIN LENS (BRITISH FL. 1713-1779)
Lot 243 Sold
ANDREW BENJAMIN LENS (BRITISH FL. 1713-1779)
Portrait miniature of a lady in a blue dress and white ruff
signed with monogram ‘ABL’ (lower left)
on ivory (ref P56ZABA7)
oval, 42 mm high
in a gilt-metal frame
Condition reportA little bowed.Some surface dirt, including a small pale mark on her chin to right,…
Hammer price: £180
Estimate: £200 - £300
11 October 2022
11 October 2022
ANDREW BENJAMIN LENS (BRITISH FL. 1713-1779)
Lot 244 Sold
ANDREW BENJAMIN LENS (BRITISH FL. 1713-1779)
Portrait miniature of Sophia Carteret, nee Fermor, Countess of Granville, wearing a pale lilac dress
signed in gold with monogram ‘ABL’ (lower left)
on ivory (ref ELJFV194)
oval, 85 mm high
in a gilt-metal frame, elaborately engraved with the family coat-of-arms and ‘Sophia Countess of Granville, / mother to the Rt. Honble The Lady / Sophia Carteret’ (to the reverse)
ProvenanceH. Gordon Bois;Sotheby’s, London, 27 March 1947, acquired by Mikel Papier;Mikel Papier…
Hammer price: £700
Estimate: £500 - £700
11 October 2022
11 October 2022
THOMAS WORLIDGE (BRITISH, 1700-1766)
Lot 245 Sold
THOMAS WORLIDGE (BRITISH, 1700-1766)
Portrait miniature of a lady in a blue and white dress, wearing a mob cap
on card
oval, 63 mm high
in a gilt-metal frame
ProvenanceSir Leonard Twiston Davies (1894-1953);Mr & Mrs Twiston Davies;Sotheby’s, London, 20 July…
Hammer price: £700
Estimate: £300 - £500
11 October 2022
11 October 2022
WILLIAM SINGLETON (BRITISH, D. 1793)
Lot 246 Sold
WILLIAM SINGLETON (BRITISH, D. 1793)
Portrait miniature of a child in a white dress with a green sash
signed with initials ‘W.S’ (lower right)
on ivory (ref 7Q5TKULH)
oval, 48 mm high
in a gilt-metal frame
Condition reportAppears generally good.Under glass and unexamined out of frame.Inspection under uv…
Hammer price: £480
Estimate: £200 - £300
11 October 2022
11 October 2022
EUROPEAN, PROBABLY GERMAN SCHOOL, 18TH CENTURY
Lot 247 Sold
EUROPEAN, PROBABLY GERMAN SCHOOL, 18TH CENTURY
Portrait miniature of a gentleman in a red cloak and long curling wig
enamel
oval, 44 mm high
in a gold frame
ProvenanceM.W. Jacobson Collection;Christie’s, London, 16 June 1944, lot 47, acquired by Mikel…
Hammer price: £550
Estimate: £300 - £500
11 October 2022
11 October 2022
SAMUEL ANDREWS (IRISH, 1767-1807)
Lot 248 Sold
SAMUEL ANDREWS (IRISH, 1767-1807)
Portrait miniature of a gentleman in a brown coat
signed with initials and dated ‘SA / 1798’ (lower right)
on ivory (ref MENYJCJQ)
oval, 68 mm high
in a gilt-metal frame
ProvenanceChristie’s, 9 December 2003, lot 165;Private collection, UKCondition reportSome damage to…
Hammer price: £600
Estimate: £400 - £600
11 October 2022
11 October 2022
JOHN SMART (BRITISH, 1741-1811)
Lot 249 Sold
JOHN SMART (BRITISH, 1741-1811)
Portrait miniature of General Powney, in a blue coat and white cravat
signed with initials and ‘I’ for India and dated ‘J.S. / 1789 / I’
(lower right)
on ivory (ref Q1AH8WXF)
oval, 60 mm high
in a silver-gilt frame
Condition reportA little possible retouching to far left on shoulder of coat.Appears in generally…
Hammer price: £3,500
Estimate: £3,000 - £5,000
11 October 2022
11 October 2022
JOHN SMART (BRITISH, 1741-1811)
Lot 250 Sold
JOHN SMART (BRITISH, 1741-1811)
Portrait miniature of Mrs Shippey of Sloane Street, Knightsbridge, in a grey dress
dated '1784' (on the reverse)
on card
oval, 63 mm high
in a gilt-metal frame with split-pearl border
ProvenanceHugh John Burton Collection of 64 portrait miniatures by John Smart, 33 of which were…
Hammer price: £3,000
Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500
11 October 2022
11 October 2022
JOHN DONALDSON (BRITISH, 1737-1801)
Lot 251 Sold
JOHN DONALDSON (BRITISH, 1737-1801)
Portrait miniature of Mrs Anne Deane, in a white dress
inscribed ‘Capt. 24th Lt Dragoons. Died 1858’ (on the backing card)
on ivory (ref RNPWYN9A)
oval, 45 mm high
in a gilt-metal frame with split-pearl border, engraved ‘Anne, / wife of / Charles Meredith Deane’ (on the reverse)
ProvenanceSotheby’s, London, 10 July 1990, lot 16;Private collection, UKCondition Reportminor spots…
Hammer price: £1,000
Estimate: £400 - £600
11 October 2022
11 October 2022
HENRY SPICER (BRITISH, 1743-1804)
Lot 252 Sold
HENRY SPICER (BRITISH, 1743-1804)
Portrait miniature of The Honourable Mary Wyndham Bouverie (1757-1832) with her second son Edward
signed with monogram and dated ‘HS / 1788’ (mid-left)
on ivory (ref 51D5H96Z)
oval, 62 mm high
in a gilt-metal frame
ProvenanceChristie’s, 18 December 1990, lot 99Private collection, UKFootnoteThe female sitter was…
Hammer price: £550
Estimate: £400 - £600
11 October 2022
11 October 2022
JOHN BOGLE (BRITISH, 1746-1803)
Lot 253 Sold
JOHN BOGLE (BRITISH, 1746-1803)
Portrait miniature of a gentleman in a blue coat with a red curtain in the background
signed and dated ‘I.Bogle / pinxt. / 1796’ (mid-right)
on ivory (ref FKWPF7Q3)
oval, 75mm high
in a gilt-metal mount
ProvenanceA.P. Cunliffe;Sotheby’s, London, 20 November 1945, lot 35, acquired by Mikel Papier;Mikel…
Hammer price: £1,700
Estimate: £500 - £700
11 October 2022
11 October 2022
JOHN BOGLE (BRITISH, 1746-1803)
Lot 254 Sold
JOHN BOGLE (BRITISH, 1746-1803)
Portrait miniature of a lady in a white dress, wearing a pendant around her neck
signed with monogram and dated ‘IB / 1802’ (mid-right)
on ivory (ref JDGFNKRP)
oval, 55 mm high
in a gilt-metal frame
ProvenancePhillips, London, 7 November 2001, lot 410;Private collection, UKCondition ReportMinor…
Hammer price: £500
Estimate: £400 - £600
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11 October 2022

Total lots: 306

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