Lot 1 , Attributed to Edward Norgate (British, 1581-1650), Portrait miniature of John Harrison Senior (1552-1628), watercolour on vellum, 5.7 x 4cm.

Attributed to Edward Norgate (British, 1581-1650)
Portrait miniature of John Harrison Senior (1552-1628)
watercolour on vellum
wearing black cloak, white pleated ruff, white cuffs, gold and ruby ring, his right hand raised to his chest, against blue background
5.7 x 4cm.
£2,000-3,000
John Harrison was High Master of St. Paul's School and served the young Prince Henry before entering the ministry. A noted antiquary, the jewelled ring in the present miniature alluding to this interest, his collection was acquired after his death by Sir Simonds D'Ewes. The present lot is based on a large scale composition in the City Art Gallery, York.
Provenance; Bonham's sale Lot 26, November 24, 2010 & Sotheby's, 10 July 1990, lot 8

Condition:
A few tiny dirt flecks but essentially very good condition, part-gilt turned wood frame with Bonham's barcode label verso.

Sold for £1,200