Lot Essay
The present sitter bears a strong resemblance to a gentleman called R. Harmsworth in a miniature by Horace Hone of the same date, sold Christie's, London, 9 December 2008, lot 127.
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Details
HORACE HONE, A.R.A. (ANGLO-IRISH, 1754/56 - 1825/27)
A young gentleman, in blue coat with brass buttons, blue and white striped waistcoat, frilled white cravat with pleated jabot, grey-powdered wig; sky background
signed with initials and dated 'HH 1789' (lower right)
on ivory
oval, 2 9/16 in. (65 mm.) high, gold frame with bright-cut border
A young gentleman, in blue coat with brass buttons, blue and white striped waistcoat, frilled white cravat with pleated jabot, grey-powdered wig; sky background
signed with initials and dated 'HH 1789' (lower right)
on ivory
oval, 2 9/16 in. (65 mm.) high, gold frame with bright-cut border
Provenance
with K. Henninger-Tavcar, Pforzheim.
Literature
K. Henninger-Tavcar, Miniaturporträts, Pforzheim, 1995, illustrated in colour p. 205.
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
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