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JOHN SMART (BRITISH, 1742/1743-1811)
James Johnson, in scarlet coat, yellow waistcoat and white lace cravat, powdered hair en queue
signed with initials and dated 'J.S. / 1776.' (lower left)
on ivory
oval, 1.5/8 in. (41 mm.) high, silver-gilt bracelet clasp frame
James Johnson, in scarlet coat, yellow waistcoat and white lace cravat, powdered hair en queue
signed with initials and dated 'J.S. / 1776.' (lower left)
on ivory
oval, 1.5/8 in. (41 mm.) high, silver-gilt bracelet clasp frame
Provenance
Christie's, London, 23 March 1990, lot 128.
Special notice
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