£460
English school (late 17th or early 18th century),
A bust length portrait miniature depicting a gentleman in long wig with stock and studded cape,
Watercolour, probably on ivory,
Unsigned,
7.5cm x 6cm,
In glazed silver coloured oval mount with scroll surmount and pendant bale
Please note this lot is offered for sale in accordance with the Ivory Act 2018, Trevanion Auctioneers & Valuers LLP have applied for an exemption licence for the ivory in this lot Ref: D2CQUAVU
The miniature is mounted under glass and has not been removed for inspection. The paint surface shows no obvious damage and the colours appear reasonably strong, although they are likely to have faded somewhat over time. The mount shows wear including tarnishing and fine surface scratching throughout. The glass shows fine surface scratching across the surface, but no obvious chips or cracks.
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