Lot 297 , General Sir John Miller Adye (1819-1900), watercolour, Fort Gwalior (circa 1857-1866)

General Sir John Miller Adye (1819-1900)
watercolour
'Fort Gwalior' (circa 1857-1866)
signed lower right, titled lower left and inscribed, titled and additionally inscribed 'to Ethel from Johnny' verso
10.5 x 14.5in (unframed)
Estimate £150-250

Note: Sir John Miller Adye G.C.B. R.A. was sent to India in July 1857 as assistant adjutant-general of artillery. In May 1859 he was appointed to command the artillery in the Madras presidency and in March 1863 he became deputy adjutant-general of artillery in India. In all, Adye served nine years in India. The 'Ethel' referred to may have been his daughter, the fourth of his six children.

Provenance: Adye family and by descent


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Sold for £150