Lot 731 , John Smart (1742-1811) Miniature portrait of a gentleman wearing a blue coat, 1.75 x 1.25in.

John Smart (1742-1811)
oil on ivory
Miniature portrait of a gentleman wearing a blue coat,
Initialled and dated 1786,
1.75 x 1.25in.
Estimate £500-800

Overall looks to be in good condition with no real faults noted, a slight shiny patch in the brown background to his left, monogrammed at 7.30, inner frame appear to be gold rimmed, back of frame is gilt metal.


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Sold for £3,800