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Lot Essay
An unfinished portrait miniature of Lady Elizabeth Strangways by Andrew Plimer was sold Christie's, London, 9 February 1960, lot 134, from the collection of C.H. Samuelson, Esq.
Details
Andrew Plimer (British, 1763-1837)
A lady called Lady Theresa Strangways, in white dress
On ivory
Oval, 77 mm. high, gilt-metal frame, the reverse engraved with identifying inscription and set with lock of hair
A lady called Lady Theresa Strangways, in white dress
On ivory
Oval, 77 mm. high, gilt-metal frame, the reverse engraved with identifying inscription and set with lock of hair
Provenance
Allen J. Johness, Jnr.; Sotheby's, London, 27 November 1972, lot 132.
Literature
G. C. Williamson, Andrew and Nathaniel Plimer, London, 1903, pp. 50 & 120.
Exhibited
Possibly London, South Kensington Museum, Special Exhibition of Portrait Miniatures, June 1865, no. 2200 (lent by Miss Carpenter).
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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