Lot 214 , English School circa 1803, Portrait miniature of Robert Emmet, watercolour on ivory, 6.1 x 5.1cm., engraved frame. CITES Submission reference P9Y1SAJ4

English School circa 1803
Portrait miniature of Robert Emmet
watercolour on ivory
6.1 x 5.1cm., engraved frame. CITES Submission reference P9Y1SAJ4
£300-500

Condition:
Tiny paint flake losses throughout, two more notable chips at 11, 1 and 3 o'clock. Gold locket frame engraved 'Robert Emmett Born 21st May 1782' at 12 o'clock, 'Executed 20th September 1803' at 6 o'clock, 'Thomas Addis Emmit' verso at 12. Later paper label to the back with no glass. Thought to have been bought at auction in the past few years.

Sold for £3,600