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GEORGE ENGLEHEART (BRITISH, 1750/53-1829)
A lady, in white dress with blue ribbon and gauze fichu, a gauze ribbon tied in a bow around her neck, powdered hair, together with a lady in white dress with stiff gauze trim and blue sash, powdered hair
the latter: signed with initials 'GE' (lower right)
both on ivory
ovals, 1? in. (34 mm.) high, gilt-metal frame with blue glass and hairwork reverse and 1? in. (47 mm.) high, gilt-metal frame, in original fitted shagreen case
A lady, in white dress with blue ribbon and gauze fichu, a gauze ribbon tied in a bow around her neck, powdered hair, together with a lady in white dress with stiff gauze trim and blue sash, powdered hair
the latter: signed with initials 'GE' (lower right)
both on ivory
ovals, 1? in. (34 mm.) high, gilt-metal frame with blue glass and hairwork reverse and 1? in. (47 mm.) high, gilt-metal frame, in original fitted shagreen case
Provenance
The former, De la Hey Collection; part II, Sotheby’s, London, 4 November 1968, lot 239.
Purchased by M. Bennett Esq., London from The City Antique Company Ltd., London, in November 1968.
Purchased by M. Bennett Esq., London from The City Antique Company Ltd., London, in November 1968.
Exhibited
The former, London, Victoria & Albert Museum, Exhibition of Miniatures by George Engleheart, J. C. D. Engleheart and Thomas Richmond, 1929, no. 339 (lent by R. M. O. de la Hey).
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.
Sale room notice
The USA has recently changed its policy on the import of property containing elephant ivory. Only Asian Elephant ivory may be imported into the USA, and imports must be accompanied by DNA analysis and confirmation the object is more than 100 years old. Buyers will be responsible for the costs of obtaining any DNA analysis or other report required in connection with their proposed import into the USA. A buyer’s inability to export or import a lot is not a basis for cancelling their purchase.
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