Lot Essay
Miniatures by this interesting artist are extremely rare, and the present portrait justifies Schidlof's high opinion on him.
THE PROPERTY OF THE LORD W*** MC OBE
VILLAIR, signed and dated 1775
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VILLAIR, signed and dated 1775
A young lady, possibly an actress, in the guise of a Vestal Virgin offering a libation; architectural background -- 73 mm diam., silver-gilt frame with plain reverse.
A young lady, possibly an actress, in the guise of a Vestal Virgin offering a libation; architectural background -- 73 mm diam., silver-gilt frame with plain reverse.