A Gentleman, facing right in blue coat with gold buttons, embroidered waistcoat, full bottomed powdered wig
signed with initials J.S. and dated 1768, gold bracelet clasp frame
oval, 1 1/2in. (38mm.) high
Lot Essay
It is difficult to attribute this work with any certainty. Although both John Smart and James Scouler signed their works with their initials, their painting techniques were finer at this date