WILLIAM WOOD (BRITISH, 1769-1810)

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WILLIAM WOOD (BRITISH, 1769-1810)
William Duncan the Younger of Rectalrig, in blue coat with black collar, white waistcoat and tied cravat
signed on the backing card 'Pqsc. / By / Will: Wood, / of / Cork Street, / Lond.'
on ivory
oval, 3¼ in. (82 mm.) high, gilt-metal frame

Provenance

Christie's, London, 20 March 1990, lot 121.

Literature

W. Wood, Memorandum of Miniatures painted and finished by William Wood, of the Royal Academy 1790-1808, London, [unpublished manuscript in the Victoria & Albert Museum], no. 5972.

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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Lot Essay

In his Memorandum of Miniatures painted and finished by William Wood, of the Royal Academy 1790-1808, Wood mentions a miniature of 'Mr. Duncan of Edinbro', No. 5906', which he began on 11 March 1802 and delivered on 27 March for 10 gns. Under No. 5972, he records, 'Mr Duncan of Edinbro', son of 5906' He began this miniature on 21 February 1803 and delivered it on 22 March for 10 gns.

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