Lot 798 , 18th century English School Miniature of a lady with elaborate hair and bonnet 1.75 x 1.5in., in pearl set gold frame

18th century English School
oil on ivory
Miniature of a lady with elaborate hair and bonnet monogrammed and dated '70?, a study of a shepherdess verso
1.75 x 1.5in., in pearl set gold frame
Estimate £400-600

Ivory looks to be in good condition but the paint is showing some cracking and lifting across the lower portion of the work, initialled and dated near 3 o'clock, frame in good order set with split pearls to the front, a miniature of a shepherdess verso which is good condition but for a very slight rubbing at the edge at 5 o'clock.


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Sold for £1,100