Lot 238
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
| Estimate: | £500 - £700 |
| Hammer price: | £700 |
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.
Provenance
Sotheby’s, London, 9 July 1985, lot 604;
Private collection, UK