Lot Essay
John and Isabella (nee Jessop) Gell had seven children: Philip (see lots...), Admiral Gell and five daughters. These miniatures were painted by Isabella Gell's sister, Barbara
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Mrs Wilkinson (n/aee Barbara Jessop)
Mr and Mrs John Gell: he, facing right in gold-embroidered black coat and waistcoat, full bottomed powdered wig: and she, facing left in white dress, a rose in her upswept dark hair: and their son, Philip Gell as a boy, in gold-embroidered black coat, powdered wig
gilt-metal frames
ovals, 2in. (51mm.) high (3)
Mr and Mrs John Gell: he, facing right in gold-embroidered black coat and waistcoat, full bottomed powdered wig: and she, facing left in white dress, a rose in her upswept dark hair: and their son, Philip Gell as a boy, in gold-embroidered black coat, powdered wig
gilt-metal frames
ovals, 2in. (51mm.) high (3)