CIRCLE OF JAMES NIXON, CIRCA 1775

No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VA… Read more

THE PROPERTY OF A PRIVATE COLLECTOR

Details

CIRCLE OF JAMES NIXON, CIRCA 1775
Mary, 3rd Duchess of Richmond (1740-1796), in lace-bordered and gold striped white dress, white fur-bordered blue coat, gold-bordered cream turban in her upswept brown hair; together with a young lady in blue dress with lace underdress, triple pearl choker tied with black ribbon, pearl cluster earrings, lace cap in her upswept brown hair (English School, circa 1770)
bracelet clasp frame and gilt-metal frame, respectively
ovals, 1 5/16 in. (33 mm.) and 1 5/8 in. (40 mm.) high

Provenance

The late Thomas Hugh Cobb; Sotheby's, London, 12 October 1944, lot 20 (£12)

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.

Lot Essay

Mary, youngest daughter and co-heir of 4th Earl of Elgin and 3rd Earl of Ailesbury, married Charles, 3rd Duke of Richmond (1734/35-1806) on 1 April 1757. He was succeeded by his nephew, Charles. This miniature is after the painting by Angelica Kaufmann of 1775 at Goodwood House. The print by Ryland after Kaufmann explains 'She is in the costume of a Persian sultana worn by her at a masque given at Richmond House for the birthday of George III'.

More from PORTRAIT MINIATURES, OBJECTS OF VERTU AND SILVER

View All