Lot Essay
R. C. Sewell (1803-1864) was a barrister and legal writer who also practised in Australia.
Mr R. C. Sewell, full face in brown coat with black collar, claret-coloured waistcoat and black stock, green cape with black shoulders fastened with tassles around his shoulders
Details
WILLIAM BONE (fl. 1815-1843)
Mr R. C. Sewell, full face in brown coat with black collar, claret-coloured waistcoat and black stock, green cape with black shoulders fastened with tassles around his shoulders
signed with initials '.WB.' and in full on the counter-enamel 'R . C. Sewell. Esq Aged 29. Painted by William Bone . 6 Clarendon Sqre Somers Town May 1832'
enamel on gold
oval, 26 in. (62 mm.) high, gilt-metal frame, the reverse with turquoise and paste set into a flower within lock of hair, gold wire and seed pearls
Mr R. C. Sewell, full face in brown coat with black collar, claret-coloured waistcoat and black stock, green cape with black shoulders fastened with tassles around his shoulders
signed with initials '.WB.' and in full on the counter-enamel 'R . C. Sewell. Esq Aged 29. Painted by William Bone . 6 Clarendon Sq
enamel on gold
oval, 26 in. (62 mm.) high, gilt-metal frame, the reverse with turquoise and paste set into a flower within lock of hair, gold wire and seed pearls
Provenance
The Sheriff of the County of London; Christie's, London, 24 November 1964, lot 91 (44gns. to Rappolt).