Lot 69 , Andrew Plimer (1763-1837), Portrait miniature of Sir John Silvester, watercolour on ivory, 6.8 x 5.4cm. CITES Submission reference RP9MKXXH

Y Andrew Plimer (1763-1837)
Portrait miniature of Sir John Silvester
watercolour on ivory
wearing a grey wig, white stock and black coat, clouds beyond
6.8 x 5.4cm. CITES Submission reference RP9MKXXH
£300-500
Sir John Silvester, 1st Baronet (1745-1822), FRS, FSA, DCL, was an English lawyer and Common Serjeant of London from 1790 to 1803, and Recorder of London from 1803 until his death in 1822.

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Condition:
Light loose surface dirt otherwise good. Small scuffs to the ebonised frame. Old paper backing inscribed with the sitters' name.

Sold for £360