Lot 423 , 19C Irish School miniature portrait of a child (reputedly Martha Prittie)

19th century Irish School
oil on ivory,
Miniature of a child, reputedly Martha Prittie, with clouds beyond,
tondo, 1.75in.
Estimate £80-120

Note: Elizabeth Martha Prittie (nee Otway) died circa 1802, the year of the birth of her daughter, Martha Elizabeth.

Slight fading to the paint with some brownish discolouration showing around the clouds. No sign of any splits or cracks.
Finely engraved around the edge of the gold frame 'Hon'ble Martha Prittie' and on the other side of the loop 'Elizabeth Matha Otway'.
Hair backing looks altered.


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Sold for £150