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Auction date Tuesday, 11 October 2022 14:00 - 17:00 BST
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Tuesday 11 October  - Sussex Saleroom 

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

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Viewing - Sussex Saleroom 
Friday 7 October                               9am-5pm
Saturday 8 October                         9am-12.30 noon
Monday 10 October                        9am-5pm
Tuesday  11 October                       9am-1pm

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Collections - Sussex Saleroom 
We will be open for collections on sale days 9am -4.30pm and additionally
Saturday 10 September                 9am -12noon
Monday 12 September                 9am-4.30pm
Tuesday 13 September                 9am – 4.30pm
Wednesday 14 September          9am – 4.30pm
Thursday 15 September                9am - 4.30pm

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Total lots: 306

RICHARD CROSSE (BRITISH, 1742-1810)
Lot 255 Unsold
RICHARD CROSSE (BRITISH, 1742-1810)
Portrait miniature of a lady in a white dress, wearing a portrait miniature around her neck, the reverse with a memorial plaque
on ivory (ref LNZ6998W)
oval, 91 mm high
in a later gilt-metal frame
ProvenanceSotheby’s, London, 15 November 1951, lot 35;Sotheby’s, London, 6 June 1996, lot 49…
Estimate: £700 - £1,000
11 October 2022
11 October 2022
JOSEPH SAUNDERS (BRITISH, FL. 1772-1808)
Lot 256 Sold
JOSEPH SAUNDERS (BRITISH, FL. 1772-1808)
Portrait miniature of a gentleman called Kit Metcalfe in a blue coat with large buttons
signed with initials ‘IS’ (lower left)
on ivory (ref GJH14G8L)
oval, 50 mm high
in a gilt-metal frame inscribed ‘Kit Metcalfe, my great uncle' (to glazed reverse)
ProvenanceSotheby’s, London, 11 March 1993, lot 16;Private collection, UKCondition reportMinor…
Hammer price: £260
Estimate: £300 - £500
11 October 2022
11 October 2022
GEORGE PLACE (IRISH, 1755-1809)
Lot 257 Sold
GEORGE PLACE (IRISH, 1755-1809)
Portrait miniature of a gentleman in a brown coat
signed 'Gastor Place' (on the backing card)
on ivory (ref RFVCYUB5)
oval, 76 mm high
in a gilt-metal frame
ProvenanceAcquired from the Tim Dumas Collection 10 October 1993;Private collection, UKCondition…
Hammer price: £350
Estimate: £400 - £600
11 October 2022
11 October 2022
RICHARD COSWAY (BRITISH, 1742-1821)
Lot 258 Sold
RICHARD COSWAY (BRITISH, 1742-1821)
Portrait miniature of a military officer in a red coat
on ivory (ref T6W212FJ)
oval, 50 mm high
in a gilt-metal frame
ProvenanceChristie’s, 11 May 1994, lot 52;Private collection, UKCondition ReportMinor…
Hammer price: £850
Estimate: £400 - £600
11 October 2022
11 October 2022
THE ARTIST ‘V’
Lot 259 Sold
THE ARTIST ‘V’
Portrait miniature of Richard Cox Esq. (circa 1719-circa 1803), in a red coat, holding a cane
signed with initial ‘V’ (lower left)
on ivory (ref ZUNWLBPG)
oval, 76mm high
in a gilt-metal frame, engraved ‘Richard Cox Esq. / Father of / Lady Champneys / 1777’ (on reverse)
ProvenanceChristie’s, 3 March 1993, lot 4;Private collection, UKCondition reportScattered staining…
Hammer price: £450
Estimate: £500 - £700
11 October 2022
11 October 2022
HENRY BONE (BRITISH, 1755-1834) AFTER CORREGGIO
Lot 260 Sold
HENRY BONE (BRITISH, 1755-1834) AFTER CORREGGIO
Portrait miniature of Caesar Borgia, Duke of Valentinois (1475-1507), in robes and a hat
signed, dated and inscribed ‘Caesar Borghia / Painted by Henry Bone A.R.A. / Enamel Painter to HRH The / Prince of Wales, after the Original / Picture by Corregio in the Collection / of Tho. Hope Esq. / London / October 1805.’ (on the counter-enamel)
enamel on copper
90mm diameter
in a gilt-metal mount
ProvenanceSotheby’s, London, 27 March 194, lot 78 (part lot), acquired by Mikel Papier, thence by…
Hammer price: £1,200
Estimate: £800 - £1,200
11 October 2022
11 October 2022
THOMAS HARGREAVES (BRITISH, 1774-1846)
Lot 261 Sold
THOMAS HARGREAVES (BRITISH, 1774-1846)
Portrait miniature of a lady, possibly a member of the Leigh family, in a white dress and coral necklace
signed and dated ‘Hargreaves / March 1808’ (on the backing card)
on ivory (ref 3ZU4NAXM)
oval, 79mm high
in a gilt-metal mount within rectangular black wood frame, within leather presentation case
ProvenanceThe Albion Collection;Bonhams, London, 22 April 2004, lot 139Private collection,…
Hammer price: £950
Estimate: £600 - £800
11 October 2022
11 October 2022
OZIAS HUMPHRY (BRITISH, 1742-1810)
Lot 262 Sold
OZIAS HUMPHRY (BRITISH, 1742-1810)
Portrait miniature of Mrs Crewe in a pink dress with a blue sash, holding a cross
signed with monogram ‘OH’ (lower left)
on ivory (ref SCNCA71J)
oval, 100mm high
in a gilt-metal mount in rectangular black wood
frame stamped in gold ‘OZIAS HUMPHRY, R.A.’
ProvenanceChristie’s, London, 21 October 1997, lot 74;Acquired from Gould Antiques Ltd, 20 November…
Hammer price: £450
Estimate: £500 - £700
11 October 2022
11 October 2022
OZIAS HUMPHRY (BRITISH, 1742-1810)
Lot 263 Sold
OZIAS HUMPHRY (BRITISH, 1742-1810)
Portrait miniature of Miss Louise Smith, in a white dress with blue sash in a landscape
signed and dated ‘Painted by O. Humphry /
London, [1790]’ (on the backing card)
on ivory (ref 8U4B5CAL)
rectangular, 110mm high
in a gilt-metal frame
ProvenanceMikel Papier Collection, inv. no. 131; thence by descent via his granddaughter Liz…
Hammer price: £260
Estimate: £300 - £500
11 October 2022
11 October 2022
ALEXANDER GALLAWAY (BRITISH, FL. 1794-1812)
Lot 264 Sold
ALEXANDER GALLAWAY (BRITISH, FL. 1794-1812)
Portrait miniature of Miss Bank, in a blue dress and white fur trimmed stole
signed and dated ‘A. Gallaway / pinxit, Mlle Bank, Aug 1816’ (on the reverse)
on ivory (ref XZKUYWVX)
ProvenanceBonhams, London, 2 March 1992, lot 41;Private collection, UK
Hammer price: £260
Estimate: £300 - £500
11 October 2022
11 October 2022
WILLIAM WOOD (BRITISH, 1769-1810)
Lot 265 Sold
WILLIAM WOOD (BRITISH, 1769-1810)
Portrait miniature of Philip Button Esq. of Gifford, Near Grays, Essex, in a blue coat
inscribed by the artist ‘6104’ (on the backing card)
on ivory (ref D8YXG42G)
oval, 76 mm high
in a gilt-metal frame, with gold initials 'PB' on a plaited ground (on the reverse)
ProvenanceBonhams, London, 21 November 1996, lot 152;Private collection, UKFootnoteWilliam Wood’s…
Hammer price: £3,200
Estimate: £1,500 - £2,500
11 October 2022
11 October 2022
SAMUEL COTES (BRITISH, 1734-1818)
Lot 266 Sold
SAMUEL COTES (BRITISH, 1734-1818)
Portrait miniature of a gentleman with the initials R. L. J., in a spotted red coat
signed with initials and dated ‘SC / 1771’ (lower right)
on ivory (ref AVR7NXVE)
oval, 43 mm high
in a gilt-metal frame with paste surround, engraved with initials 'RLJ' (to the reverse)
ProvenanceF.A. Ashcroft Esq & Mrs O.S. Ashcroft;Sotheby’s, London, 7 May 1946, lot 66, acquired by…
Hammer price: £1,000
Estimate: £700 - £1,000
11 October 2022
11 October 2022
NATHANIEL PLIMER (BRITISH, 1757-1822)
Lot 267 Sold
NATHANIEL PLIMER (BRITISH, 1757-1822)
Portrait miniature of a gentleman in a blue coat and red waistcoat
signed with initials and dated ‘N.P / 1787’ (lower right)
on ivory (ref C18Q6ZFJ)
oval, 70 mm high
in a gilt-metal fausse-montre frame
ProvenanceDe la Hey Collection;Sotheby’s, London 27 May 1968, lot 97 (£360 to Mr and Mrs Rappolt)…
Hammer price: £750
Estimate: £600 - £800
11 October 2022
11 October 2022
WILLIAM GRIMALDI (BRITISH, 1751-1830)
Lot 268 Sold
WILLIAM GRIMALDI (BRITISH, 1751-1830)
Portrait miniature of a lady with the initials A. M. C. in a white dress
signed and dated ‘W. Grimaldi 1808’ (lower left)
on ivory (ref H9GERALF)
oval, 76mm high
in a gilt-metal frame, with gold initials 'AMC' on a plaited ground (on reverse)
ProvenanceChristie’s, London, 3 March 1993, lot 17;Private collection, UKCondition reportMinor…
Hammer price: £650
Estimate: £500 - £700
11 October 2022
11 October 2022
ATTRIBUTED TO ANDREW PLIMER (BRITISH, 1763-1837)
Lot 269 Sold
ATTRIBUTED TO ANDREW PLIMER (BRITISH, 1763-1837)
Portrait miniature of a child playing the drums
on ivory (ref BEEY5ZCP)
oval, 82mm high
in a gilt-metal frame
ProvenanceBonhams, London, 25 November 2009, lot 174;Private collection, UKCondition reportSpots of…
Hammer price: £1,700
Estimate: £300 - £500
11 October 2022
11 October 2022
JOHN BARRY (BRITISH, FL. 1784-1827)
Lot 270 Sold
JOHN BARRY (BRITISH, FL. 1784-1827)
Portrait miniature of a gentleman in a brown coat
on ivory (ref RXFUNUTY)
oval, 80mm high
in a gilt-metal frame
ProvenanceWith Limner Antiques, acquired by Robert Bayne-Powell, 18 May 1988 for £600;Robert Bayne…
Hammer price: £300
Estimate: £300 - £500
11 October 2022
11 October 2022
MOSES GRIFFITH (BRITISH, 1747-1819)
Lot 271 Sold
MOSES GRIFFITH (BRITISH, 1747-1819)
Portrait miniature of a lady in a blue and white dress
on ivory (ref QDWPLTM3)
oval, 70mm high
in a gilt-metal frame
ProvenanceSotheby’s, London, 19 November 1984, lot 480;Private collection, UKCondition reportSlight…
Hammer price: £260
Estimate: £300 - £500
11 October 2022
11 October 2022
ARCHIBALD SKIRVING (BRITISH, 1749-1819)
Lot 272 Sold
ARCHIBALD SKIRVING (BRITISH, 1749-1819)
Portrait miniature of a lady in a white dress
on ivory (ref 5GR4NJ2S)
oval, 78mm high
in a gilt-metal frame
ProvenanceThe Gordon Collection of Portrait Miniatures;Christie’s, London, 20 November 2007, lot 77…
Hammer price: £700
Estimate: £600 - £800
11 October 2022
11 October 2022
ROBERT FFRENCH (BRITISH, 18TH CENTURY)
Lot 273 Unsold
ROBERT FFRENCH (BRITISH, 18TH CENTURY)
Portrait miniature of Nichola Ffrench, nee Ackson, in a white dress and a blue stole
signed, dated and inscribed ‘Nichola ffrench / daughter of Sir / Arthur Ackson / by Rob’ ffrench / AD 1749’ (on the backing card)
on vellum laid down on a playing card
oval, 46 mm high
in a silver-gilt frame
ProvenanceChristie’s, London, 21 April 1998, lot 58;Private collection, UKCondition reportMinor…
Estimate: £150 - £250
11 October 2022
11 October 2022
ROBERT BOWYER (BRITISH, 1758-1834)
Lot 274 Sold
ROBERT BOWYER (BRITISH, 1758-1834)
Portrait miniature of a lady in a blue dress with white fichu
on ivory (ref ZJRP9J6Z)
oval, 50mm high
in a gilt-metal frame
ProvenanceAcquired from D.S. Lavender Antiques Ltd., 7 March 1991;Private collection, UKCondition…
Hammer price: £550
Estimate: £300 - £500
11 October 2022
11 October 2022
N. FREESE (BRITISH, FL. 1794-1814)
Lot 275 Sold
N. FREESE (BRITISH, FL. 1794-1814)
Portrait miniature of Robert Sparrow in a blue coat
on ivory (ref VM1Q1GE2)
rectangular, 90mm high
in a dark wood frame
ProvenanceNational Museum of American Art; Sotheby’s, 8 June 1987, lot 80;Private collection, UK
Hammer price: £350
Estimate: £400 - £600
11 October 2022
11 October 2022
CHARLES RICHARD BONE (BRITISH, 1809-CIRCA 1880)
Lot 276 Sold
CHARLES RICHARD BONE (BRITISH, 1809-CIRCA 1880)
Portrait miniature of Mrs Henry Pierce Bone, mother of the artist, in a black dress with red puff sleeves and plumed black hat
signed and dated ‘C.R. Bone 1828’ (upper edge)
on ivory (CVL8RH49)
rectangular, 115mm
in a high, silver-gilt frame
ProvenanceRobert Bayne-Powell (1910-1994) Collection, Kent; his sale, Sotheby’s, London, 11 October…
Hammer price: £1,000
Estimate: £500 - £700
11 October 2022
11 October 2022
LUKE SULLIVAN (IRISH, 1705-1771)
Lot 277 Sold
LUKE SULLIVAN (IRISH, 1705-1771)
Portrait miniature of a young lady in a pink dress
signed with initials
on ivory (ref 5L9EVN1X)
oval, 43mm high
in a gilt frame with twisted looped rope decoration
Condition reportSlight discolouration to background UL and UR.No sign of fluorescence under…
Hammer price: £480
Estimate: £300 - £500
11 October 2022
11 October 2022
GUSTAVUS HAMILTON (IRISH, 1739-1775)
Lot 278 Sold
GUSTAVUS HAMILTON (IRISH, 1739-1775)
Portrait miniature of a lady wearing a hood and fur collar
signed with initials 'GH' (centre left)
on ivory (ref KWPGQZ1D)
oval, 30mm high
in a gilt metal frame
Good clean condition throughout.  No sign of fluorescence under ultraviolet; unexamined out of…
Hammer price: £300
Estimate: £300 - £500
11 October 2022
11 October 2022

Total lots: 306

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