Fine Portrait Miniatures

Auction 17965
24 Nov 2010, starting at 14:00 GMT.
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Nicholas Hilliard (British, 1547-1619) Queen Elizabeth I (1533–1603), wearing black figured dress studded with jewels and a fine white ...
Sold for £24,000 inc. premium
John Smart (British, 1742-1811) An Officer, wearing red coatee with yellow facings, silver epaulette embroidered with red badge bearing initials ...
Sold for £15,600 inc. premium
Richard Gibson (British, 1615-1690) A Gentleman, wearing gold edged ochre doublet slashed at the sleeve to reveal white chemise, white ...
Sold for £15,600 inc. premium
Isaac Oliver (British, 1560/5-1617) A Gentleman, possibly Henry Frederick, Prince of Wales (1594–1612), wearing a black figured doublet ...

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1 Continental School, circa 1609 Magdalene Sibylle of Prussia (1586-1659), wearing red dress with dark red bodice, the sleeves slashed to reveal white, heavily embroidered with gold throughout, white lace collar and standing ruff, a scarlet ribbon bow at her corsage, gold pendent earrings, her fair hair dressed with scarlet ribbon bows and white lace £1,919
€2,272
US$ 2,924
2 Gonzales Coques (Flemish, 1614-1684) Prince Maurice (1620-1652), wearing yellow doublet, armour breastplate and white lawn collar with tassels, his wavy brown hair worn long £3,359
€3,977
US$ 5,118
3 English School, circa 1650 A Gentleman, wearing black cloak and white lawn collar, natural hair £419
€497
US$ 639
5 Continental School, circa 1720 A Mother with her adult son: she, wearing red figured robe over white dress trimmed with lace, gold mantle fastened at her left shoulder, her powdered hair dressed with red and yellow flowers and an enamel jewel; he, wearing blue figured coat and waistcoat, white chemise, stock and cravat, long powdered wig £503
€596
US$ 767
6 English School, circa 1660 A Gentleman, wearing gold doublet slashed to reveal white chemise, white cross belt, lace collar with tassels, red mantle and natural wig £1,079
€1,278
US$ 1,645
7 English School, circa 1650 A Gentleman, wearing black cloak and white lawn collar £539
€639
US$ 822
8 English School, circa 1720 A Lady, wearing blue robe over white dress, gold mantle, her hair falling on her left shoulder £719
€852
US$ 1,096
9 George Jamesone (Scottish, circa 1589-1644) A Gentleman, wearing brown figured doublet embellished with pearls at the shoulder, black waistcoat, white ruff and black hat £5,399
€6,392
US$ 8,226
10 School of Sir Peter Lely (British, 1618-1680) A Gentleman, wearing black doublet and lawn collar with tassels, his brown hair falling on his shoulders £599
€710
US$ 914
11 Dutch School, circa 1650 A Lady, wearing teal blue dress with white lace collar held with jewel and white rosette, two strand pearl necklace, her blonde hair in ringlets dressed with jewels and rosette £299
€355
US$ 457
12 Franciszek Smiadecki (Polish, active 1660-1670) A Gentleman, wearing black cloak and white jabot, his natural hair worn long and curled £899
€1,065
US$ 1,371
14 English School, circa 1650 A Gentleman, previously said to be Edmund Waller, FRS (1606–1687), wearing blue doublet with gold button and white collar £479
€568
US$ 731
15 Circle of Justus Sustermans (Flemish, 1597-1681) The Grand Duchess Vittoria della Rovere (1622-1694), wearing black dress with white lace collar, strands of pearls across her bodice and matching necklace £959
€1,136
US$ 1,462
16 English School, circa 1760 An Officer, wearing red jacket with yellow collar and silver lace, white waistcoat, chemise and black stock, his powdered wig worn en queue in the Major style £959
€1,136
US$ 1,462
18 Italian School, circa 1720 A Double Miniature Of James Francis Edward Stuart (1688-1766) and his wife, Maria Clementina Sobieska (1702–1735): he, wearing crimson coat and blue sash; she wearing red dress and pearls in her hair £1,799
€2,130
US$ 2,742
19 English School, circa 1745 Henry Benedict Stuart (1725–1807), wearing crimson coat with gold buttons, gold waistcoat, white stock and lace cravat, blue sash and Star of the Order of the Garter, his powdered wig worn en queue and tied with a black ribbon bow £1,079
€1,278
US$ 1,645
20 Circle of Antonio David (Italian, born 1698) James Francis Edward Stuart (1688-1766), wearing suit of armour, blue sash, gold medal, red lined ermine mantle, white stock and lace cravat, powdered wig, a crown resting on a table in the background to his right £1,919
€2,272
US$ 2,924
21 Attributed to Antonio David (Italian, born 1698) Henry Benedict Stuart (1725–1807) as a young boy, wearing grey coat with pink lining and large embroidered cuffs, white stock, blue sash and breast star of the Order of the Thistle, his long powdered wig tied with a blue ribbon bow £3,239
€3,835
US$ 4,935
21A G.C. Williamson The History of Portrait Miniatures 1531-1860 Volumes I and II £419
€497
US$ 639
22 Nicholas Hilliard (British, 1547-1619) Queen Elizabeth I (1533–1603), wearing black figured dress studded with jewels and a fine white lace ruff, gold and ruby crown, seven sapphires in her curled red upswept hair £40,799
€48,298
US$ 62,155
23 Isaac Oliver (British, 1560/5-1617) A Gentleman, possibly Henry Frederick, Prince of Wales (1594–1612), wearing a black figured doublet cut to reveal gold embroidered white under-doublet with lawn collar trimmed with lace, gold hoop earring £15,599
€18,467
US$ 23,765
24 After Laurence Hilliard, 19th Century A Gentleman, wearing suit of armour, white collar and blue sash over his right shoulder £479
€568
US$ 731
25 Attributed to Thomas Flatman (British, 1637-1688) A Gentleman, wearing black cloak and white lace jabot, natural hair £959
€1,136
US$ 1,462
26 Attributed to Edward Norgate (British, 1581-1650) John Harrison Senior (1552-1628), wearing black cloak, white pleated ruff, white cuffs, gold and ruby ring, his right hand raised to his chest, against blue background £4,079
€4,829
US$ 6,215
28 English School, 1628 A Gentleman, wearing black doublet, white lace lawn collar, natural hair and moustache £2,399
€2,841
US$ 3,656
29 English School, 1606 A Gentleman, wearing striped black doublet with gold buttons and white pleated ruff, a gold and amethyst rosary in his clasped hands, a brown and white spaniel by his side £3,359
€3,977
US$ 5,118
30 Samuel Cooper (British, 1609-1672) A Gentleman, wearing gilt-studded suit of armour, white collar, natural chestnut coloured hair £13,199
€15,625
US$ 20,109
31 Richard Gibson (British, 1615-1690) A Gentleman, wearing gold edged ochre doublet slashed at the sleeve to reveal white chemise, white stock and lace jabot, natural wig £15,599
€18,467
US$ 23,765
32 English School, circa 1660 Nathaniel, Baron Crewe of Stene and Lord Bishop of Durham (1633-1721), wearing black doublet, white lawn collar with tassels, black cloak and natural hair £1,799
€2,130
US$ 2,742
33 Thomas Flatman (British, 1637-1688) A Gentleman, wearing a black robe over a grey chemise, his brown hair worn long £1,799
€2,130
US$ 2,742
34 Danish School, 17th Century Two miniatures of the same Gentleman, wearing black cloak, white ruff and powdered physical wig £719
€852
US$ 1,096
35 Gustaf Torshell (Swedish, active 1722-1744) A Gentleman, wearing brown coat, cream waistcoat embroidered with pink and blue silks, white frilled chemise and stock, powdered curled wig £359
€426
US$ 548
36 English School, early 18th Century William III (1650–1702), wearing Coronation robes and full brown wig, a crown above his left shoulder £479
€568
US$ 731
37 Thomas Worlidge (British, 1700-1766) A Lady, wearing dress with ribbon bow at sleeve, frilled lace trim, a jewel at her corsage, pendent earring £1,019
€1,207
US$ 1,553
38 Susan Penelope Rosse (British, 1652-1700) A Noblelady, wearing white underdress, blue mantle with gold fleur-de-lys and ermine trim, pearl pendent earring, her hair curled and upswept £1,079
€1,278
US$ 1,645
39 Christian Richter (Swedish, 1678-1732) A Lady, wearing white robe and blue mantle £1,439
€1,704
US$ 2,193
41 James Ferguson (Scottish, 1710-1776) A Gentleman, wearing suit of armour, white chemise, black stock and powdered hair £599
€710
US$ 914
43 Charles Boit (Swedish, 1663-1727), after Johan van Diest (active 1718-1736) Field Marshall George Wade (1673-1748), wearing coat, breast plate armour, frilled chemise and stock, the ends of his powdered wig knotted £2,879
€3,409
US$ 4,387
44 School of Jean Petitot (French, 1607-1691) A Gentleman, wearing suit of armour, white lace cravat, long brown wig £1,019
€1,207
US$ 1,553
45 French School, 19th Century Marie de Bretagne d'Avaugour, Duchesse de Montbazon (1610-1657), wearing blue dress with white lace collar, pearl necklace, pearl and emerald pendent earrings, her hair dress with pearls and a pink plume £659
€781
US$ 1,005
47 French School, circa 1750 An interior scene with a lady, seated, wearing a blue dress and white cap, with three dogs £659
€781
US$ 1,005
48 Circle of Jean-Pierre and Ami Huart (Huard) (Swiss, active 1682-1688) 'Diana and Apollo' £599
€710
US$ 914
50 Charles Boit (Swedish, 1663-1727) A Lady, wearing blue robe and white dress, crimson mantle, dark hair £1,799
€2,130
US$ 2,742
51 George Bruce (Scottish, active circa 1791-1847) A silhouette of a Gentleman, profile to the left, wearing coat, stock and cravat, his wig tied with a ribbon bow £575
€681
US$ 877
52 French School, circa 1775 A Lady, wearing rust red dress with blue bows to the bodice, white lace trim, pearl choker, her powdered wig dressed with blue ribbon bows £419
€497
US$ 639
53 English School, circa 1760 A Gentleman, wearing blue coat, gold embroidered waistcoat, white frilled chemise and stock, his powdered hair worn en queue and tied with a large black ribbon bow £503
€596
US$ 767
54 Circle of Christian Friedrich Zincke (German, 1683/4-1767) A Lady, wearing lilac dress over white underdress, crimson lined fur mantle, blond hair £719
€852
US$ 1,096
55 Gervase Spencer (British, circa 1715-1763) A Gentleman, wearing blue coat, white stock and lace cravat, his powdered wig worn en queue and tied with a black ribbon bow £1,799
€2,130
US$ 2,742
56 German School, circa 1760 A Gentleman, wearing red coat with white embroidery, white waistcoat, frilled chemise and stock, his powdered wig worn en queue and tied with a black ribbon bow £719
€852
US$ 1,096
57 Attributed to Laurentius von Sandrart (German, 1682-1758) A Gentleman, named John Walkinshaw Bell, wearing gold figured red frock coat over armoured breast plate, white stock, a sword at his left hip, his right hand rests on a plumed helmet, his powdered wig worn en queue and tied with a black ribbon bow £479
€568
US$ 731
59 Circle of Andrew Benjamin Lens (British, circa 1713-circa 1779) A Girl, wearing blue dress with white lace trim and lace detailing to the bodice, white lace bonnet with pink embroidery and matching blue ribbon £719
€852
US$ 1,096
60 Attributed to Jean Daniel Welper (French, 1729-1780) A Lady, wearing grey dress with pink ribbons at her sleeves, cuffs and bust, black capelet with shell decoration, her left arm resting on her bonnet, her right hand holding a travelling stick and pouch of belongings, powdered wig £1,139
€1,349
US$ 1,736
63 Circle of Rosalba Carriera (Italian, 1675-1757) A Lady, holding a floral wreath and wearing white dress with pink ribbon trim, blue mantle, her hair dressed with blue ribbon £959
€1,136
US$ 1,462
64 Richard Crosse (British, 1742-1810) A Gentleman, wearing light brown coat, white waistcoat, stock and lace cravat, his powdered wig worn en queue and tied with a grey ribbon bow £959
€1,136
US$ 1,462
67 Patrick John McMor(e)land (Scottish, 1741-circa 1809) A Lady, wearing blue dress with a fine white slip, her powdered hair upswept, rolled and dressed with a striped handkerchief £599
€710
US$ 914
68 Gervase Spencer (British, circa 1715-1763) A Lady, wearing blue dress with slashed sleeve over white chemise, pearl choker tied at the back of her neck with blue ribbon bow, her dark hair upswept and dressed with a blue ribbon £1,079
€1,278
US$ 1,645
69 Thomas Hull (British, active 1775-1827) A Gentleman, wearing black coat, dark green waistcoat trimmed with gold, white frilled chemise, stock and tie, his powdered wig worn en queue £419
€497
US$ 639
71 Samuel Shelley (British, 1750-1808) A Lady named Sarah Fairfax, wearing dark red dress, white fichu, black ribbon choker, white bonnet with lace trim and ribbon bow £959
€1,136
US$ 1,462
72 Andrew Benjamin Lens (British, circa 1713-circa 1779) An Officer, wearing red coatee with green facings and silver buttons, yellow waistcoat with silver buttons, white chemise and black stock, his natural wig worn en queue and tied with a black ribbon bow £2,279
€2,699
US$ 3,473
73 After Thomas Gainsborough, 18th Century Lady Margaret Georgiana Poyntz (1737−1814), later Margaret Georgiana Spencer, Countess Spencer, her hair upswept, wearing décolleté cream dress, white ruff £1,139
€1,349
US$ 1,736
74 Christoffer Foltmar (Danish, 1718-1759) A Gentleman, wearing green coat with pink lining and gold buttons, gold waistcoat, white frilled chemise and stock, his powdered hair tied with a black ribbon £839
€994
US$ 1,279
75 Scandinavian School, circa 1760 A Lady, wearing pink fur-trimmed coat, her hair upswept and supported in a white net dressed with pearls and tied at her neck, pearl pendent earrings and hairclip £719
€852
US$ 1,096
76 French School, circa 1785 A Lady, wearing pale yellow dress with blue ribbon bows on her sleeves and matching headband £455
€539
US$ 694
77 Continental School, circa 1750 A Gentleman, wearing brown coat, white frilled chemise tied at the neck with black ribbon, blue mantle, his powdered hair tied with a black ribbon bow £503
€596
US$ 767
78 French School, circa 1775 A Noblechild, wearing red suit with ribbon bows at the ankles, gold buttons and white cuffs, white chemise with frilled lace collar and cuffs, cream shoes with ribbon bows, he holds the Order of St John of Jerulsalem on a black ribbon and stands before a marble relief, a black plumed hat sits on the floor at his right heel £9,839
€11,648
US$ 14,990
79 Attributed to Jean-Baptiste Lemort (French, active circa 1787-1795) A Gentleman, wearing brown coat, yellow waistcoat, white stock and tied lace cravat, his powdered wig worn en queue £1,799
€2,130
US$ 2,742
81 Attributed to André Martin (French, active circa 1801) A bust-length portrait of a Lady, profile to the left, wearing white fichu, brown hair upswept curled and plaited £419
€497
US$ 639
82 Russian School, circa 1790 Empress Catherine II of Russia (1729-1796), wearing white dress, gold robe, an ermine stole pinned at her left shoulder with a gold and ruby brooch, the blue sash of the Order of St. Andrew over her right shoulder, her upswept hair dressed with a black feather, diamonds, pearls and a gold tiara £1,439
€1,704
US$ 2,193
83 The artist signing 'Prizot' (active circa 1792) A Gentleman, wearing teal coat with velvet collar, tricolor sash and badge, white waistcoat, frilled chemise and black stock, his powdered wig worn en queue, he stands three-quarter length with his arms folded £479
€568
US$ 731
84 Continental School, circa 1760 A Lady, seated on a chaise-longue, holding a mask, wearing theatrical Turkish costume (restored crack) £779
€923
US$ 1,188
86 George Engleheart (British, 1750-1829) A Gentleman, wearing brown coat with gold trim, white waistcoat, chemise, stock and frilled cravat, his powdered wig worn en queue and tied with a black ribbon bow £2,159
€2,556
US$ 3,290
87 Samuel Cotes (British, 1734-1818) Julia Cox of the Shergold family, wearing green and mauve robe over white dress, green mantle with ermine trim, pearl pendent earring, her elaborately upswept hair dressed with strand of pearls £2,999
€3,551
US$ 4,570
88 Richard Cosway, RA (British, 1742-1821) A Lady, wearing white dress, black ribbon choker, black hat dressed with wide ribbons, her hair in the à la conseilleur style £3,599
€4,261
US$ 5,484
89 John Smart (British, 1742-1811) A Gentleman, wearing green coat with gold piping, white waistcoat, stock and lace cravat, his powdered wig worn en queue and tied with a grey ribbon bow £5,039
€5,966
US$ 7,677
90 Richard Cosway, RA (British, 1742-1821), A Gentleman, wearing reddish brown coat, white stock and lace cravat, his powdered wig worn en queue and tied with a black ribbon bow £2,279
€2,699
US$ 3,473
92 John Barry (British, active 1784-1827) A young Gentleman, wearing dark green coat with yellow and grey striped lapel and pink collar, white frilled chemise and stock, natural hair £2,399
€2,841
US$ 3,656
93 Continental School, circa 1785 Maria Amalia of Saxony (1757-1831), wearing blue dress, sheer fill-in, a medal suspended from a blue and red ribbon pinned to her breast, her hair worn à la conseilleur and dressed with a blue bandeau £1,799
€2,130
US$ 2,742
94 Carl Friedrich Demiani (German, 1768-1823) A Gentleman, wearing light grey breeches, blue double-breasted coat, pale yellow waistcoat, white frilled chemise, stock and tie, he rests his left arm on a table, curtain background £2,639
€3,125
US$ 4,021
95 Continental School, late 18th Century Frederick William II, King of Prussia (1744-1797), wearing blue coat with red facings and white lace, white waistcoat, frilled chemise and stock, orange sash and breast star of the Royal Russian Order of the Black Eagle, his hair tied with a black ribbon bow £359
€426
US$ 548
97 Richard Cosway, RA (British, 1742-1821) The Hon. Mrs Caroline Elwes (née Pelham), wearing white dress, fill-in, coral necklace and coral pendent earrings, black bandeau, white lace veil tied around her neck £3,839
€4,545
US$ 5,849
98 Sophia H.M. Howell (British, circa 1781-1788), circa 1790 An Officer of the 11th Foot, wearing red coatee with dark green collar and facings, gold buttons and epaulettes, white cross belt with gilt-metal plaque engraved XI, white waistcoat with gold buttons, frilled chemise and black stock, powdered hair £2,999
€3,551
US$ 4,570
99 English School, early 19th Century A Nelson Memorial Miniature, the opalescent glass set with strands of hair forming two trees either side of an oval blue shield with border of seed pearls set with a crown and the initial N in seed pearls, surmounted by a mast with sails and flag £719
€852
US$ 1,096
100 Philip Jean (British, 1755-1802) John Jervis, 1st Earl of St Vincent (1735–1823), wearing blue coat with red collar, white waistcoat, stock and tie £8,399
€9,943
US$ 12,796
101 Horace Hone, ARA (Irish, circa 1756-1825) Sarah Siddons (1755–1831), wearing light brown dress with darker trimming at the cuff, dark brown sash, white fichu, wide brimmed hat with lavender ribbon tied in a knot just below her fichu, she props her face up against her right hand, her elbow resting on the table besides her £12,599
€14,915
US$ 19,194
102 Sampson Towgood Roch(e) (Irish, 1759-1847) A Mother and Daughter, the former seated and wearing, blue dress, black belt with gem set buckle, white fichu dressed with pearls, blonde hair worn in the à la conseilleur style and dressed with a strand of pearls; the latter standing with her arm in her Mother's lap, wearing white dress, purple sash, her brown locks loose £2,039
€2,414
US$ 3,107
103 Sampson Towgood Roch(e) (Irish, 1759-1847) A Gentleman, wearing blue coat, yellow waistcoat, white stock, cravat and frilled chemise, his powdered wig tied with a black ribbon bow £1,199
€1,420
US$ 1,828
104 Patrick John McMor(e)land (Scottish, 1741-circa 1809) The Reverend J.H.P. Blackburne as a child, wearing white dress and blue sash, stroking a small dog £1,799
€2,130
US$ 2,742
105 David Gibson (British, active 1788-1797) A Lady, called Miss Patricia Beecham, wearing white dress, white belt with gold fastenings at her bust, her fair hair upswept and dressed with a pearl clip £1,559
€1,846
US$ 2,376
107 Nathaniel Plimer (British, 1751-1822) Sir Edward Astley (1729–1802), wearing brown double breasted coat with black collar, white waistcoat, stock and tie, pink solitaire, powdered hair £1,319
€1,562
US$ 2,010
109 English School, circa 1790 A Lady called Anne Stewart, wearing white dress with blue ribbon dress, white kerchief in her powdered hair fastened at her corsage and tucked into her blue sash £1,199
€1,420
US$ 1,828
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