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Auction date Tuesday, 10 October 2023
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Old Masters, British & European Paintings

 

 

Tuesday 10 October     - Sussex Saleroom 

Lot 251 –  535                                    Old Master, British & European Paintings 1.00pm

 

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PICTURES & PRINTS CATALOGUE TERMS
An explanation of catalogue terms in our opinion:

"Full name of the artist" - a work by the artist.
"Attributed to ..." - probably a work by the artist in whole or in part.
"Name and initial" - possibly a work by the artist.
"Studio of ..." - a work executed in the studio or workshop of the artist.
"Circle of ..." - a work of the period of the artist and showing his influence.
"Follower of ..." - a work executed in the artist's style, but not necessarily by a pupil.
"Manner of ..." - a work in the artist's style, but of a later date.
"After ..." - a copy (of any date) of a work by that artist.
"Signed ... Dated ... Inscribed ..." - the work has been signed/date/inscribed by the artist.
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Total lots: 281

DIANA HILL (BRITISH, C. 1760-1844)
Lot 251 Sold
DIANA HILL (BRITISH, C. 1760-1844)
Portrait miniature of a military officer in blue and yellow uniform
on ivory (ref. TTDV9Q9Q)
7cm
in a gilt metal frame, with gilt metal monogram 'WM' and plaited hair (to the reverse)

Provenance
Sale, Christie's, 15th October 1996, lot 48;
Private collection, UK
Condition reportSurface appears flat.A few very small minor spots in places.Generally appears in…
Hammer price: £850
Estimate: £600 - £800
10 October 2023
10 October 2023
ENGLISH SCHOOL, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY
Lot 252 Sold
ENGLISH SCHOOL, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY
Portrait miniature of an officer of the 27th Regiment of Foot
on ivory (ref. F1DDTHL7)
6.5cm
in a gilt-metal frame, with plaited hair (to the reverse)

Provenance
Private collection, UK

Footnote
The 27th Regiment of Foot later became part of The Royal Irish Regiment
Condition reportSurface appears flat.A few very small dark and yellow spots in places.Otherwise…
Hammer price: £400
Estimate: £200 - £400
10 October 2023
10 October 2023
ENGLISH SCHOOL, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY
Lot 253 Sold
ENGLISH SCHOOL, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY
Portrait miniature of a military officer in profile wearing blue uniform
on ivory (ref. 85YDMP7K)
3.3cm
in a gilt-metal frame with plaited hair (to the reverse)

Provenance
Private collection, UK
Hammer price: £300
Estimate: £150 - £250
10 October 2023
10 October 2023
ELIZA THICKE (BRITISH, FL. 1801-1836)
Lot 254 Sold
ELIZA THICKE (BRITISH, FL. 1801-1836)
Portrait miniature of a gentleman in a dark coat, circa 1805
indistinctly inscribed in pencil (to backing paper)
on ivory (ref. B4Q1MFCY)
5.7cm
in a gilt-metal frame

Provenance
Private collection, UK
Hammer price: £120
Estimate: £150 - £250
10 October 2023
10 October 2023
CHRISTIAN FRIEDRICH ZINCKE (GERMAN, 1683-1767)
Lot 255 Sold
CHRISTIAN FRIEDRICH ZINCKE (GERMAN, 1683-1767)
Portrait miniature of Favel Peak, wearing a wig and a crimson coat
on enamel
4.6cm
in a gilt-metal frame, engraved 'Favel Peak' (to reverse of frame)
with a red leather covered travel case

Provenance
Sale, Christie's, London, 3rd March 1993, lot 179;
Private collection, UK
Condition reportGlazing is loose.Small mark or scratch on jacket to centre and a few very small…
Hammer price: £750
Estimate: £600 - £800
10 October 2023
10 October 2023
GERVASE SPENCER (BRITISH, C. 1715-1763)
Lot 256 Sold
GERVASE SPENCER (BRITISH, C. 1715-1763)
Portrait miniature of a lady wearing a cross and a rose
signed with initials and dated 'G S 1754' (lower right)
on ivory (ref. RTJZPMUL)
4.2cm
in a gilt-metal frame
Condition reportAppears generally good.
Hammer price: £320
Estimate: £200 - £400
10 October 2023
10 October 2023
ATTRIBUTED TO PETER PAILLOU (BRITISH, 1757-1831)
Lot 257 Sold
ATTRIBUTED TO PETER PAILLOU (BRITISH, 1757-1831)
Portrait miniature of Mrs Richard Chase
on ivory (ref. 6V2MZ6M4)
6.2cm
in a gilt-metal frame, with monogram and plaited hair (to the reverse)

Provenance
Sale, Christie's, London, 2nd May 1995;
Private collection, UK
Condition reportA little undulation to surface in upper left quarter, the surface doesn't appear…
Hammer price: £260
Estimate: £200 - £300
10 October 2023
10 October 2023
JOHN SMART (BRITISH, 1741-1811)
Lot 258 Sold
JOHN SMART (BRITISH, 1741-1811)
Portrait miniature of a lady wearing a blue dress with a rose
signed with initials and dated 'J S 1765' (lower left)
on ivory (ref. 7A2B7HRP)
3.3cm
in a gilt-metal frame set with four pearls
Condition reportPossibly a little discolouration to far right side in background.A few very small…
Hammer price: £1,500
Estimate: £1,500 - £2,500
10 October 2023
10 October 2023
ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN COMERFORD (IRISH, 1770-1832)
Lot 259 Sold
ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN COMERFORD (IRISH, 1770-1832)
Portrait miniature of a lady wearing a bonnet, circa 1790
on ivory (ref. 4KAVAXPF)
7cm
in a gilt-metal frame, with pearls and initial 'C' and a lock of hair (to the reverse)

Provenance
Sale, Bonhams, London, 28th April 1999, lot 130;
Private collection, UK
Condition reportSurface a little uneven, possibly very slightly bowed.Appear to be a few small…
Hammer price: £180
Estimate: £200 - £300
10 October 2023
10 October 2023
NATHANIEL PLIMER (BRITISH, 1757-1822)
Lot 260 Sold
NATHANIEL PLIMER (BRITISH, 1757-1822)
Portrait miniature of a lady in a dark green dress
on ivory (ref. QD9SK6UX)
7cm
in a gilt-metal frame

Provenance
Sale, Bonhams, London, 28th April 1999, lot 91;
Private collection, UK
Condition reportA white line visible across upper section above head, possible damage, see photo…
Hammer price: £150
Estimate: £200 - £300
10 October 2023
10 October 2023
GEORGE ENGLEHEART (BRITISH, 1750-1829)
Lot 261 Sold
GEORGE ENGLEHEART (BRITISH, 1750-1829)
Portrait miniature of Lady Astley wearing pearls
on ivory (ref. 7SNLDEV7)
5.3cm
in a gilt-metal frame

Provenance
Private collection, UK
FootnoteThe sitter is a relation of the current owner.Condition reportA little bowing to surface in…
Hammer price: £1,500
Estimate: £500 - £800
10 October 2023
10 October 2023
ENGLISH SCHOOL, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY (2)
Lot 262 Sold
ENGLISH SCHOOL, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY (2)
Portrait miniature of a gentleman wearing a dark coat; Portrait miniature of a lady wearing a pink dress, a pair
on ivory (gentlemen ref. YSGA28MW) (lady ref. XZDPX1KA)
each 6.5cm
each in a gilt-metal frame, with initials and hair (to the reverse)
(2)
Hammer price: £280
Estimate: £150 - £250
10 October 2023
10 October 2023
ENGLISH SCHOOL, 19TH CENTURY (2)
Lot 263 Sold
ENGLISH SCHOOL, 19TH CENTURY (2)
Portrait miniature of Esther Mathews as a child (circa 1850)
on card
8.5cm
in an ebonised wood frame
together with a late 18th/early 19th century portrait miniature of a gentleman wearing a dark coat, on ivory (ref. 7TNNHWT8), 5.5cm, in a 9ct gold frame
(2)
Condition reportGirl: Some small spots and marks, including two marks across her nose.Surface dirt…
Hammer price: £240
Estimate: £150 - £250
10 October 2023
10 October 2023
SARAH BIFFIN (BRITISH, 1784-1850)
Lot 264 Sold
SARAH BIFFIN (BRITISH, 1784-1850)
Portrait miniature of a lady wearing a white dress with a red shawl
on ivory (ref. 8M7WFFVF)
9 x 7.5cm
in a gilt metal frame
with a print of an old label detailed 'Painted by Miss Biffin without hands Boulogne 1822' with Bonhams old lot number '193' taped to it

Provenance
Sale, Bonhams, 21st November 1996, lot 193, where acquired by the present owner;
Private collection, UK

Footnote
Sarah Biffin was an English painter born with no arms and only vestigial legs.
Condition reportSmall vertical white line visible to left of neck in background.Very small spot of…
Hammer price: £6,000
Estimate: £2,000 - £3,000
10 October 2023
10 October 2023
ENGLISH SCHOOL, LATE 18TH CENTURY/EARLY 19TH CENTURY
Lot 265 Sold
ENGLISH SCHOOL, LATE 18TH CENTURY/EARLY 19TH CENTURY
Portrait miniature of a boy with brown hair
on ivory (ref. RUJA296D)
4.5cm
in a gilt-metal frame
Hammer price: £280
Estimate: £200 - £400
10 October 2023
10 October 2023
ENGLISH SCHOOL, 18TH CENTURY
Lot 266 Sold
ENGLISH SCHOOL, 18TH CENTURY
Portrait miniature of a woman wearing a pink dress and a rose
indistinctly signed with initials 'JRF 1762' (lower right)
on ivory (ref. 9BHMVSDJ)
4cm
in a gilt-metal frame
Hammer price: £350
Estimate: £200 - £400
10 October 2023
10 October 2023
ENGLISH SCHOOL, 18TH CENTURY (3)
Lot 267 Unsold
ENGLISH SCHOOL, 18TH CENTURY (4)
Portrait miniature of a lady with a pouf and wearing a pink dress
on ivory (ref. DRCE7TB5)
3.7cm
in a frame with paste surround
together with two other 18th century portrait miniatures; A young man with a black hat, on ivory (ref. FQTF33WN), 3.5cm, in a frame with a paste surround; A woman in a blue and white dress, on ivory (ref. H1MMVVVT), in a frame set with sapphires; and a miniature of Gibraltar Relieved, on ivory (ref. VQB8JCZL) 3.5cm
(4)
Estimate: £300 - £500
10 October 2023
10 October 2023
ENGLISH SCHOOL, 18TH CENTURY (2)
Lot 268 Sold
ENGLISH SCHOOL, 18TH CENTURY (2)
Portrait miniature of a lady wearing a blue dress
on ivory (ref. 1URZLQXD)
3.5cm
in a gilt-metal frame
together with another 18th century portrait miniature of a lady wearing a pale dress, on ivory (ref. FZ543XKN), 4cm, in a gilt-metal frame
(2)
Hammer price: £100
Estimate: £150 - £250
10 October 2023
10 October 2023
ENGLISH SCHOOL, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY (2)
Lot 269 Sold
ENGLISH SCHOOL, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY (2)
Portrait miniature of a gentleman in military uniform
on ivory (ref. K77H5KNV)
3.7cm
in a gilt-metal frame
together with an early 19th century portrait miniature of a gentleman wearing a blue coat, on ivory (ref. Z1AWSLP7), 3.5cm, in a gilt-metal frame
(2)
Hammer price: £320
Estimate: £200 - £400
10 October 2023
10 October 2023
M*** C*** (BRITISH, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY) (3)
Lot 270 Sold
M*** C*** (BRITISH, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY) (3)
Portrait miniature of a lady wearing a white dress and a white head dress
signed with initials 'MC' (lower left)
on ivory (ref. 9CSW1FR1)
5cm
in a gilt-metal frame
together with a 19th century portrait miniature of a lady, with a portrait of a gentleman (to the reverse), on ivory (ref. 27PHJY57), 6.7cm, in a gilt-metal frame; and a late 19th century portrait miniature of a gentleman with a beard, thought to be a Mr Bedford, signed with monogram (centre right), on ivory (ref. Y4YC78UM),
6.2cm, in a gilt-metal frame(3)
Hammer price: £260
Estimate: £150 - £250
10 October 2023
10 October 2023
ENGLISH SCHOOL, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY (4)
Lot 271 Sold
ENGLISH SCHOOL, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY (4)
Portrait miniature of a young girl wearing a white dress
on ivory (ref.59EFTDFB)
6cm
in a gilt-metal frame, with initials 'WJ' and hair (to the reverse)
together with three other portrait miniatures, one of a lady in a white dress, inscribed 'E one' …
Hammer price: £420
Estimate: £200 - £400
10 October 2023
10 October 2023
ADAM BUCK (BRITISH, 1759-1833) (2)
Lot 272 Sold
ADAM BUCK (BRITISH, 1759-1833) (2)
Portrait of J. G. M. Burt wearing a dark coat
signed and dated 'Adam Buck 1820' (lower left)
watercolour and pencil
12.5 x 11.5cm

Provenance
Sale, Sotheby's, London, 22nd November 2007, lot 103 part lot;
Private collection, UK

together with; Attributed to Richard Dighton (British, 1795-1880), Portrait of a gentleman holding a book, watercolour and pencil, 23 x 14cm
(2)
Hammer price: £260
Estimate: £200 - £400
10 October 2023
10 October 2023
NO LOT
Lot 273 Unsold
NO LOT
Estimate: £0 - £0
10 October 2023
10 October 2023
ENGLISH SCHOOL, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY
Lot 274 Sold
ENGLISH SCHOOL, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY
Portrait miniature of a gentleman wearing a dark coat with red trim
on ivory (ref. 8A2J72LK)
9.5cm
Condition reportA vertical crack through the middle of the ivory running from top to bottom.Some…
Hammer price: £40
Estimate: £80 - £120
10 October 2023
10 October 2023

Total lots: 281

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