Lot 205 , A Victorian oil on ivory miniature of a clergyman & a gilt silhouette of a gentleman by Field

A Victorian oil on ivory miniature of a clergyman, possibly John Wesley, 10 x 8cm, and a gilt silhouette of a gentleman by Field, 8.5 x 7cm Condition:
- miniature in good condition, under glass with what looks to be the original bezel but a later outer frame, overall size 24 x 21cm
- silhouette - signed in pencil Field 11 Strand, a tiny area of flaking in his hair, otherwise good, on what is now beige card, papier mache frame with some small chips around the rim, no label to the back

Wesley image looks to be mid 19th century or thereabouts, in an original bezel and probably original papier mache border but later outer gilt frame
Estimate £100-150


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Sold for £500