Sale 4651
London
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27 November 1991
Price realised
GBP 550
Estimate
George Engleheart (1750-1829) A Gentleman, facing right, in mole-coloured coat and waistcoat, frilled cravat, powdered hair en queue signed with initials, silver-gilt frame with paste border and brooch clasp reverse oval, 1 1/4in. (32mm.) high
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