Lot Essay
Theophila Palmer Offy (later Mrs. Gwatkin) was Joshua Reynolds niece.
Details
Samuel Shelley, after Sir Joshua Reynolds
Theophila Palmer Offy, facing left in white dress with large bow at corsage, black lace stole over her shoulders, pearls entwined in her upswept fair hair (cracked)
gold and pale blue enamel scroll work frame
oval, 1.5/8in. (42mm.) high
See Front Cover Illustration
Theophila Palmer Offy, facing left in white dress with large bow at corsage, black lace stole over her shoulders, pearls entwined in her upswept fair hair (cracked)
gold and pale blue enamel scroll work frame
oval, 1.5/8in. (42mm.) high
See Front Cover Illustration