ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN HOSKINS (BRITISH, 1589-1664)
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…
ProvenanceJohn Pierpont Morgan (1837-1913);Sotheby’s, 9 November 1944, lot 99;John Tapp (possibly acquired from the JP Morgan Collection sale);Private collection, UKCondition ReportPaint flaking…
Hammer price: £1,800
Estimate: £2,000 - £3,000
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11 October 2022 , 17:00 BST
NICHOLAS DIXON (BRITISH, 1660-1708)
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 14;Private collection, UKExhibitedSidney Hand Ltd Galleries, Signed Miniatures, 1925, case 5…
Estimate: £700 - £1,000
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11 October 2022 , 17:00 BST
PETER CROSS (BRITISH, CIRCA 1645-1724)
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
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11 October 2022 , 17:00 BST
BERNARD LENS (BRITISH, 1682-1740)
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, London, 14 June 2000Private collection, UKCondition reportSmall abrasions to upper centre edge and…
Hammer price: £650
Estimate: £500 - £700
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11 October 2022 , 17:00 BST
BERNARD LENS (BRITISH, 1682-1740)
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…
ProvenanceSotheby’s, London, 9 July 1985, lot 604;Private collection, UK
Hammer price: £700
Estimate: £500 - £700
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11 October 2022 , 17:00 BST
SIMON PINE (IRISH, D. 1772)
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 - /…
ProvenanceAcquired from Judy & Brian Harden Antiques Ltd., 5 June 1997Private collection, UKCondition reportAppears in generally good condition.Under glass and unexamined out of frame.
Hammer price: £650
Estimate: £600 - £800
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11 October 2022 , 17:00 BST
LUKE SULLIVAN (IRISH, 1705-1771)
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 reportAppears in generally good condition.Under glass and unexamined out of frame.A couple of flecks…
Hammer price: £400
Estimate: £200 - £300
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11 October 2022 , 17:00 BST
PETER PAUL LENS (BRITISH, CIRCA 1714-CIRCA 1754)
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…
ProvenanceChristie’s, London 25 November 1987, lot 299;Private collection, UKCondition ReportMould damage to the surface of the miniature.Possibly a little discoloured.Under glass and unexamined out…
Hammer price: £550
Estimate: £400 - £600
11 October 2022 , 17:00 BST
11 October 2022 , 17:00 BST
THOMAS WORLIDGE (BRITISH, 1700-1766)
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 1981, lot 19The Gordon Collection of Portrait Miniatures;Christie’s, London, 20 November 2007, lot…
Hammer price: £700
Estimate: £300 - £500
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11 October 2022 , 17:00 BST
SAMUEL ANDREWS (IRISH, 1767-1807)
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 upper right edge and a smaller spot of damage upper centre edge.Otherwise appears generally good…
Hammer price: £600
Estimate: £400 - £600
11 October 2022 , 17:00 BST
11 October 2022 , 17:00 BST
JOHN DONALDSON (BRITISH, 1737-1801)
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…
ProvenanceSotheby’s, London, 10 July 1990, lot 16;Private collection, UKCondition Reportminor spots of discolouration to flesh tones, otherwise good overall condition.  Unexamined out of frame.
Hammer price: £1,000
Estimate: £400 - £600
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11 October 2022 , 17:00 BST
HENRY SPICER (BRITISH, 1743-1804)
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…
ProvenanceChristie’s, 18 December 1990, lot 99Private collection, UKFootnoteThe female sitter was the youngest daughter of James Everard Arundell (c. 1803) of Ashcombe, Wiltshire. She married the Hon…
Hammer price: £550
Estimate: £400 - £600
11 October 2022 , 17:00 BST
11 October 2022 , 17:00 BST
JOHN BOGLE (BRITISH, 1746-1803)
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 abrasions to left and lower border but generally in good condition.  No fluorescence under ultraviolet…
Hammer price: £500
Estimate: £400 - £600
11 October 2022 , 17:00 BST
11 October 2022 , 17:00 BST
RICHARD CROSSE (BRITISH, 1742-1810)
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;Private collection, UK
Estimate: £700 - £1,000
11 October 2022 , 17:00 BST
11 October 2022 , 17:00 BST
JOSEPH SAUNDERS (BRITISH, FL. 1772-1808)
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…
ProvenanceSotheby’s, London, 11 March 1993, lot 16;Private collection, UKCondition reportMinor staining off left border and above sitter's right shoulder; otherwise good overall condition.  No sign…
Hammer price: £260
Estimate: £300 - £500
11 October 2022 , 17:00 BST
11 October 2022 , 17:00 BST
GEORGE PLACE (IRISH, 1755-1809)
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 reportSlight discolouration to sitter's cravat and minor surface abrasions to coat, lower right. …
Hammer price: £350
Estimate: £400 - £600
11 October 2022 , 17:00 BST
11 October 2022 , 17:00 BST
RICHARD COSWAY (BRITISH, 1742-1821)
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 discolouration off LH border and small scuff to coat lower centre, otherwise sound.  Ultraviolet reveals no…
Hammer price: £850
Estimate: £400 - £600
11 October 2022 , 17:00 BST
11 October 2022 , 17:00 BST
THE ARTIST ‘V’
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,…
ProvenanceChristie’s, 3 March 1993, lot 4;Private collection, UKCondition reportScattered staining to background and frame abrasions off the LH border.  No sign of fluorescence under ultraviolet;…
Hammer price: £450
Estimate: £500 - £700
11 October 2022 , 17:00 BST
11 October 2022 , 17:00 BST
THOMAS HARGREAVES (BRITISH, 1774-1846)
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,…
ProvenanceThe Albion Collection;Bonhams, London, 22 April 2004, lot 139Private collection, UKExhibitedBath, The Holburne Museum of Art and Edinburgh, Phillips Auction House, Secret Passion to Noble…
Hammer price: £950
Estimate: £600 - £800
11 October 2022 , 17:00 BST
11 October 2022 , 17:00 BST
OZIAS HUMPHRY (BRITISH, 1742-1810)
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…
ProvenanceChristie’s, London, 21 October 1997, lot 74;Acquired from Gould Antiques Ltd, 20 November 1997;Private collection, UKLiteratureG.C. Williamson, Life and Works of Ozias Humphry, RA, London,…
Hammer price: £450
Estimate: £500 - £700
11 October 2022 , 17:00 BST
11 October 2022 , 17:00 BST
ALEXANDER GALLAWAY (BRITISH, FL. 1794-1812)
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 , 17:00 BST
11 October 2022 , 17:00 BST
WILLIAM WOOD (BRITISH, 1769-1810)
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…
ProvenanceBonhams, London, 21 November 1996, lot 152;Private collection, UKFootnoteWilliam Wood’s notebook includes the following entry which relates to the present miniature: ‘No. 6104 – Mr Philip…
Hammer price: £3,200
Estimate: £1,500 - £2,500
11 October 2022 , 17:00 BST
11 October 2022 , 17:00 BST
NATHANIEL PLIMER (BRITISH, 1757-1822)
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…
ProvenanceDe la Hey Collection;Sotheby’s, London 27 May 1968, lot 97 (£360 to Mr and Mrs Rappolt);The Rappolt Collection;Christie’s, London, 14 October 1998, lot 74;Private collection,…
Hammer price: £750
Estimate: £600 - £800
11 October 2022 , 17:00 BST
11 October 2022 , 17:00 BST
WILLIAM GRIMALDI (BRITISH, 1751-1830)
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…
ProvenanceChristie’s, London, 3 March 1993, lot 17;Private collection, UKCondition reportMinor staining to background, upper left, otherwise  generally sound.  No sign of fluorescence under…
Hammer price: £650
Estimate: £500 - £700
11 October 2022 , 17:00 BST
11 October 2022 , 17:00 BST

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