Lot 439 , John Smart (1742-1811) Miniature of a Knight of the Realm, wearing a pink sash 1.75 x 1.5in.

John Smart (1742-1811)
watercolour on card
Miniature of a Knight of the Realm, wearing a pink sash
1.75 x 1.5in.
Estimate £400-600

Watercolour on a buff coloured paper which gives this work a slightly dull appearance, finely executed, possibly slightly faded in the skin / hair, not signed but has been authenticated by acknowledged experts in the field, housed in a papier mache frame which has a few small dents and scratches but overall looks to be in good condition. Later backing paper.


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Sold for £400