Lot Essay
A miniature of the same sitter by John Smart, signed with initials dated 1791, I, was sold in these rooms 2 May 1961, lot 213.
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Admiral Patrick Drummond, facing left in blue coat with red facings and gold embroidered loops and gold epaulettes, frilled caravt, powdered hair en queue
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SAMUEL SHELLEY (1750/56-1808)
Admiral Patrick Drummond, facing left in blue coat with red facings and gold embroidered loops and gold epaulettes, frilled caravt, powdered hair en queue
signed and dated on the reverse 'S: Shelley. George Street No.6 Hanover Square after J.S. 1791 II -'
oval, 25/8 in. (67 mm.) high, copper frame
Admiral Patrick Drummond, facing left in blue coat with red facings and gold embroidered loops and gold epaulettes, frilled caravt, powdered hair en queue
signed and dated on the reverse 'S: Shelley. George Street N
oval, 25/8 in. (67 mm.) high, copper frame