Lot 361 , 18th century English School Miniature portrait of Sarah Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough 3 x 2.25in.

18th century English School
oil on wooden panel
Miniature portrait of Sarah Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough
3 x 2.25in.
Estimate £300-500

Oil on thin wooden panel, housed rather loosely in the frame. Paint very dirty with some fine but stable craquelure throughout. Slight rub marks around the edge where it meets the frame. Old pear wood frame with a few small dents, paper label verso inscribed with the details of the sitter.


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Sold for £550