Lot 391 , Early 19th century English School Miniature family portrait of the children of the Watts family playing chess 4 x 5.25in.

Early 19th century English School
oil on ivory
Miniature family portrait of the children of the Watts family playing chess
with key to the sitters verso
4 x 5.25in.
Estimate £200-300

Slight curving to the ivory with a little undulation, possibly slightly faded with some small scattered dirt marks but overall in fair to good condition, with colours remaining bright, under glass in probably the original ornate gilt gesso frame which has old repairs and has been overpainted in gold, label verso giving details Children of Edward Watts (1765-1840) playing chess, Henry Cecil, Edward Popham, Anne, probably George Binghall and probably William Broughton Watts.


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Sold for £1,100