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Details
George Engleheart (British, 1750/1752-1829)
A lady called Miss or Mrs M. Burgoyne, in white dress with blue sash
On ivory
Oval, 75 mm. high, gilt-metal locket frame, the reverse set with gold monogram 'MB'
A lady called Miss or Mrs M. Burgoyne, in white dress with blue sash
On ivory
Oval, 75 mm. high, gilt-metal locket frame, the reverse set with gold monogram 'MB'
Provenance
The late Major C.E.M. Ellison (sold by order of the Executors); Christie's, London, 24 November 1964, lot 52 (as 'Lady or Miss Burgoyne', 240 gns to Captain Charles Woollett, London).
With Limner Antiques.
With Limner Antiques.
Exhibited
Edinburgh, The Arts Council Gallery, British Portrait Miniatures, 1965, no. 261 (as 'An unknown lady, possiby Miss Burgoyne').
Budapest, Museum of Fine Arts / Szépművészeti Múzeum, British Portrait Exhibition / Angol Portré Kiállítás, 1973, no. 22 (together with lot 190 of the present sale).
Budapest, Museum of Fine Arts / Szépművészeti Múzeum, British Portrait Exhibition / Angol Portré Kiállítás, 1973, no. 22 (together with lot 190 of the present sale).
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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