ANNE MEE, NEE FOLDSONE (BRITISH, C. 1770/75-1851)

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ANNE MEE, NEE FOLDSONE (BRITISH, C. 1770/75-1851)
Two sisters, both in white dresses and gold jewellery, one with her hand on the other's shoulder, whose right hand rests on her chest
on ivory
octagonal, 2 3/8 x 1 7/8 in. (60 x 47 mm.), rectangular ormolu frame with palm leaf spandrels, surmounted with a bird carrying palm leaves in its beak, scrolling mirrored initials CC and MC below

來源

By family descent.

注意事項

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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Tom Johans

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拍品專文

It has been suggested that the sitters are Cassandra and Louisa Knight, daughters of Edward Knight of Godmersham Park, Kent. Cassandra, the eldest daughter, married in 1834 Lord George Augusta Hill (1801-1879), son of Arthur Hill, 2nd Marquis of Downshire.

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