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
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11 October 2022
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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
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11 October 2022
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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
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11 October 2022
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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
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11 October 2022
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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
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11 October 2022
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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
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11 October 2022
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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
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11 October 2022
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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
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11 October 2022
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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
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11 October 2022
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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
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11 October 2022
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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 staining to background and slight bowing to panel. Otherwise good overall condition; no sign of…
Hammer price:
£1,700
Estimate: £300 - £500
11 October 2022
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11 October 2022
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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-Powell (1910-1994) Collection, Kent; his sale, Sotheby’s, London, 11 October 1994, lot 63;Private…
Hammer price:
£300
Estimate: £300 - £500
11 October 2022
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11 October 2022
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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 discolouration to sky off the RH border, otherwise good condition. No sign of fluorescence under…
Hammer price:
£260
Estimate: £300 - £500
11 October 2022
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11 October 2022
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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;Private collection, UKCondition reportVery minor spots of staining to background; otherwise sound. …
Hammer price:
£700
Estimate: £600 - £800
11 October 2022
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11 October 2022
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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…
ProvenanceChristie’s, London, 21 April 1998, lot 58;Private collection, UKCondition reportMinor frame abrasions off LH border and discolouration to robe, lower right; otherwise sound. No sign of…
Estimate: £150 - £250
11 October 2022
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11 October 2022
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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 reportGood clean condition overall. No sign of fluorescence under ultraviolet; unexamined out of…
Hammer price:
£550
Estimate: £300 - £500
11 October 2022
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11 October 2022
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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
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11 October 2022
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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)…
ProvenanceRobert Bayne-Powell (1910-1994) Collection, Kent; his sale, Sotheby’s, London, 11 October 1994, lot 166;Private collection, UKExhibitedBath, Holburne Museum, A Likeness in Little –…
Hammer price:
£1,000
Estimate: £500 - £700
11 October 2022
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11 October 2022
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AFTER DOMENICO ZAMPIERI, CALLED, IL DOMENICHINO, 17TH CENTURY
The Last Communion of Saint Jerome
oil on canvas
135.5 X 100cm
(unframed)
Provenance
Private collection
Footnote
The present composition is after Domenichino's altarpiece for the church of San…
Estimate: £700 - £1,000
11 October 2022
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11 October 2022
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MANNER OF WILLEM CLAESZ HEDA
Still life with a pie, glasses and fruit
oil on panel
46 x 63cm
Provenance
Private collection, UK
Hammer price:
£1,300
Estimate: £300 - £500
11 October 2022
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11 October 2022
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ENGLISH SCHOOL, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY (2)
Portrait of Colonel Arent DePeyster (27 June 1736–26 November 1822); and a companion portrait of his wife, Rebecca DePeyster (nee Blair) (died 1827)
oil on panel
each 45.5 x 38cm
(2)
Provenance…
FootnoteArent Schuyler DePeyster (27th June 1736–26th November 1822) was an American born British colonial military officer best known for his term as commandant of the British controlled Fort…
Hammer price:
£38,000
Estimate: £150 - £250
11 October 2022
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11 October 2022
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ITALIAN SCHOOL, 17TH CENTURY
Head study of a bearded man
pencil and red chalk
21 x 21cm
Provenance
Private collection, UK
Hammer price:
£120
Estimate: £200 - £300
11 October 2022
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11 October 2022
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GIOVANNI BATTISTA CIPRIANI (ITALIAN, 1727-1785)
Study of a right arm outstretched and of a left arm with the hand holding a riband
signed 'Cipriani' (lower right)
pencil
19 x 19cm
Provenance
Sir Bruce Ingram;
Sabin Galleries, Cork Street, London;…
Hammer price:
£240
Estimate: £80 - £120
11 October 2022
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11 October 2022
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EUROPEAN SCHOOL, 19TH CENTURY (2)
Study of birds, three framed as one
each inscribed
watercolour heightened with bodycolour
11 x 10cm, 6 x 9.5cm and 10.5 x 9.5cm
together with a watercolour of a bird perched on a branch, inscribed,…
Hammer price:
£180
Estimate: £80 - £120
11 October 2022
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11 October 2022
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