拍品專文
The portrait miniature, in the style of Zincke, is attributable to one of his students, William Prewett (fl. 1735-1750). Prewett was one of the best enamellists of the English school, and his works are scarce.
CIRCA 1745
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A GEORGE II GOLD SNUFFBOX WITH PORTRAIT MINIATURE
Circa 1745
Cartouche-shaped, the cover chased with scrolls enclosing a scene of Angelica and Medoro inscribing their names on trees in a landscape, Medoro adding "ANGE" to the inscription, the bombé sides chased with rocaille; the interior set with a portrait miniature of a man in armor
2 1/2 in. wide (6.4 cm.)
Circa 1745
Cartouche-shaped, the cover chased with scrolls enclosing a scene of Angelica and Medoro inscribing their names on trees in a landscape, Medoro adding "ANGE" to the inscription, the bombé sides chased with rocaille; the interior set with a portrait miniature of a man in armor
2 1/2 in. wide (6.4 cm.)
拍場告示
The illustration for this lot is incorrectly numbered as lot 14.