Fine Portrait Miniatures

Auction 19010
London, Knightsbridge
23 Nov 2011, starting at 14:00 GMT.
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John Smart (British, 1742-1811) Mrs. Sarah Tyssen (1756-1790) née Boddicott, wearing lavender dress, slashed at the sleeve to reveal white, white lace slip visible to her décolleté trimmed with fine green ribbon, a green ribbon bow to her corsage, her hair elaborately upswept and dressed with strands of pearls and a sheer white veil
Sold for £43,250 inc. premium
John Smart (British, 1742-1811) Mrs. Sarah Tyssen (1756-1790) née Boddicott, wearing lavender dress, slashed at the sleeve to reveal ...
Sophie Lienard (French, active 1842-1845) A pair of portrait miniatures of Napoleon I and Empress Josephone
Sold for £34,850 inc. premium
Sophie Liénard (French, active 1842-1845) A pair of portraits of Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821), First Emperor of the French (1804-1815 ...
Samuel Cooper (British, 1609-1672) A young Gentleman, wearing suit of armour and white lace jabot
Sold for £34,850 inc. premium
Samuel Cooper (British, 1609-1672) A young Gentleman, wearing armour with brass studs and twisted trim to the gardbrace and white ...
Richard Cosway, RA (British, 1742-1821) Jane, Duchess of Gordon (1748-1812)
Sold for £25,000 inc. premium
Richard Cosway, RA (British, 1742-1821) Jane, Duchess of Gordon (1748-1812), wearing white dress with winged collar secured around her neck ...

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George Perfect Harding (British, born circa 1780-1853) Henry VIII (1491-1547)
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George Perfect Harding (British, circa 1780-1853), after Hans Holbein the Younger (German, circa 1497-1543) Henry VIII (1491-1547), King of England (1509-1547), wearing brown doublet slashed ...
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George Perfect Harding (British, born circa 1780-1853) Edward VI (1537–1553)
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George Perfect Harding (British, circa 1780-1853), after Hans Holbein the Younger (German, circa 1497-1543) Edward VI (1537–1553), King of England (1547-1553), wearing dark red doublet ...
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The Countess of Lucan (Lady Margaret Bingham) (British, d. 1814) Admiral Sir John Hawkins (1532–1595), wearing black doublet and white semi-circular lawn collar
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The Countess of Lucan (Lady Margaret Bingham) (British, d. 1814) Admiral Sir John Hawkins (1532–1595), wearing black doublet and white semi-circular lawn collar
Sold for £1,625 inc. premium
English/ French School, circa 1600, A Gentleman
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French School, circa 1600 A Gentleman, wearing black doublet and white ruff, against a blue background
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Nicholas Hilliard (British, 1547-1619) A Lady, wearing black dress with heavy gold embroidery to the sleeves, white lace slip, fine double stranded gold collar set with rubies and pearls, a pearl and gem set necklace with a gold jewelled pendant supporting a tear drop pearl, elaborate cartwheel ruff of fine white lace, her upswept curled hair set with gold jewels displaying further rubies and pearls
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Nicholas Hilliard (British, 1547-1619) A Lady, wearing black dress with heavy gold embroidery to the sleeves, white lace slip, fine double stranded gold collar set ...
Sold for £6,875 inc. premium
Henry Bone, R.A. (British, 1755-1834) Henry Sydney (cracked and chipped)
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Henry Bone, R.A. (British, 1755-1834) Sir Henry Sidney (1529–1586), standing before green drapery, a marble pillar to his left, wearing black stockings and dark brown ...
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English School, 19th Century A Lady called Lady Arabella Stuart
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Continental School, 19th Century A decorative portrait of a 17th Century Lady, previously called Lady Arabella Stuart (1575-1615), wearing black embroidered gown, white lace cuffs ...
Sold for £1,000 inc. premium
Henry Bone, R.A. (British, 1755-1834) Sir Henry Spelman (antiquary)
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Henry Bone, R.A. (British, 1755-1834) Sir Henry Spelman (c.1562-1641), seated in a red upholstered chair with studded gold edge and fringe, wearing olive green cloak ...
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Isaac Oliver (British, 1560/5-1617) Henry, Prince of Wales (1593/4-1612)
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Isaac Oliver (British, 1560/5-1617) Henry, Prince of Wales (1594-1612), before red drapery, wearing damascened armour, white lace ruff, blue ribbon of the Order of the ...
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Samuel Cooper (British, 1609-1672) A young Gentleman, wearing suit of armour and white lace jabot
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Samuel Cooper (British, 1609-1672) A young Gentleman, wearing armour with brass studs and twisted trim to the gardbrace and white lace edged cravat tied with ...
Sold for £34,850 inc. premium
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