.jpg?w=1)
Lot Essay
John Philip Kemble (1757-1823) was an English actor. He played leading tragic characters at Drury Lane. His sister was the successful actress, Mrs. Sarah Siddons.
Details
T.S., circa 1760/70
John Phillip Kemple, facing right in black shirt with lace collar and tassels, dark hair
gilt-metal frame
oval, 15/8 in. (42 mm.) high; and a young lady, facing left in a pink dress with bow at corsage, a lace veil in her upswept hair with falling veil (English School, circa 1760)
gilt-metal frame
oval, 15/8 in. (41 mm.) high
See Front Cover for part lot Illustration (2)
John Phillip Kemple, facing right in black shirt with lace collar and tassels, dark hair
gilt-metal frame
oval, 15/8 in. (42 mm.) high; and a young lady, facing left in a pink dress with bow at corsage, a lace veil in her upswept hair with falling veil (English School, circa 1760)
gilt-metal frame
oval, 15/8 in. (41 mm.) high
See Front Cover for part lot Illustration (2)
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.