James Scouler (British, 1740-1812)

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James Scouler (British, 1740-1812)
A gentleman, possibly Mr Lewis, in blue coat
Signed and dated 'Scouler, 1773' (mid-left)
On ivory
Oval, 36 mm. high, in gilt-metal frame

Provenance

With Limner Antiques, London.
Sotheby's, London, 23 November 2006, lot 164 (as a gentleman, part lot).
With Ellison Fine Art, in 2012 (as Mr Lewis).

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

When the present miniature was sold at Sotheby's on 23 November 2006 it was sold together with the portrait of a lady, possibly Miss Bishop, which is lot 129 of the present sale and is also by James Scouler.

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