Lot 1247 , Attributed to Edward Villiers Rippingille (1798-1859) Miniature of a young lady wearing a white dress, 2 x 1.75in.
Attributed to Edward Villiers Rippingille (1798-1859)
oil on ivory,
Miniature of a young lady wearing a white dress,
inscribed verso 'Rippingille pinxt Feb:1811',
2 x 1.75in.
Estimate £200-300
Very good clean condition with no faults noted. Minor scrapes to ebonised frame and some oxidisation to the gilt metal border. Card back.
Purchased from Whittington Fine Art in Aug. 1999 for £725
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Sold for £250