Henry Jacob Burch (British, born 1763) An Officer, wearing dark blue double-breasted coat with red standing collar, gold epaulettes, white frilled chemise and black stock
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Henry Jacob Burch (British, born 1763)
An Officer, wearing dark blue double-breasted coat with red standing collar, gold epaulettes, white frilled chemise and black stock.
Gold frame, the reverse glazed to reveal border of plaited hair surrounding a raised aperture with pearl border, glazed to reveal split seed pearl monogram JS.
Oval, 69mm (2 11/16in) high
Sold for £1,000 inc. premium

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  • Please note, this lot is by William John Thompson (British, 1771 - 1845) and not as stated in the catalogue. The miniature is signed on the reverse, Painted by/ W: J: Thomson/ 53 Piccadily/ Septr. 1803. An image of the signature to the reverse including the frame parts is now available upon request.

Category: Fine Art / Portrait Miniatures

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