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Lot Essay
According to family tradition, the present miniature depicts Lady Heneage Finch, daughter of 8th Earl of Winchilsea and 4th Earl of Nottingham. She married Sir George Osborn, as his second wife, in 1788.
Details
ANDREW PLIMER (BRITISH, 1763-1837)
A young lady called Lady Heneage Finch (1741-1820), in blue dress with white fichu, with blue ribbon around sleeve, powdered hair; sky background
signed with initials and dated 'A·P 1787' (lower right)
on ivory
oval, 2 1/8 in. (56 mm.) high, giltwood frame with beaded surround
A young lady called Lady Heneage Finch (1741-1820), in blue dress with white fichu, with blue ribbon around sleeve, powdered hair; sky background
signed with initials and dated 'A·P 1787' (lower right)
on ivory
oval, 2 1/8 in. (56 mm.) high, giltwood frame with beaded surround
Provenance
By direct family descent to the present owner.
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
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