Lot Essay
Similar miniatures by Gillberg are illustrated in G. Cavalli-Björkman, Svenskt Miniatyrmaleri, Stockholm, 1981, p. 139.
General Major G. W. af Tibell and a lady; he, in profile to the left in blue coat with pink-bordered blue collar, white armlet, black stock, dark hair and long sideburns; and she, in profile to the left in white dress, sprigged stole draped over her shoulder, hoop earring, short curling hair
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JACOB AXEL GILLBERG (1769-1845)
General Major G. W. af Tibell and a lady; he, in profile to the left in blue coat with pink-bordered blue collar, white armlet, black stock, dark hair and long sideburns; and she, in profile to the left in white dress, sprigged stole draped over her shoulder, hoop earring, short curling hair
signed and dated 'Gillberg f 1808.' (lower left) and 'Gillberg del. 1805.' (lower left)
pencil and watercolour on prepared card
ovals, 26 in. (61 mm.) and 2.13/16 in. (72 mm.) high, gilt-metal frame and gilt-metal mount within rectangular black lacquered frame (2)
General Major G. W. af Tibell and a lady; he, in profile to the left in blue coat with pink-bordered blue collar, white armlet, black stock, dark hair and long sideburns; and she, in profile to the left in white dress, sprigged stole draped over her shoulder, hoop earring, short curling hair
signed and dated 'Gillberg f 1808.' (lower left) and 'Gillberg del. 1805.' (lower left)
pencil and watercolour on prepared card
ovals, 26 in. (61 mm.) and 2.13/16 in. (72 mm.) high, gilt-metal frame and gilt-metal mount within rectangular black lacquered frame (2)