Lot Essay
Jonathan Swift (1667-1745) was an Anglo-Irish poet
Details
A silhouette of Dr. Swift, in doublet with lawn collar and curling wig
cut-out on paper backed with silk, reeded gold frame
oval, 1¼ in. (32 mm.) high; and an ivory momento mori of a putti above a pedestal inscribed 'A L'AMITIE', on hairwork, plaited hair reverse
oval, 1½ in. (38 mm.) high (2)
cut-out on paper backed with silk, reeded gold frame
oval, 1¼ in. (32 mm.) high; and an ivory momento mori of a putti above a pedestal inscribed 'A L'AMITIE', on hairwork, plaited hair reverse
oval, 1½ in. (38 mm.) high (2)
Special notice
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