Lot 275 , Late 18th century English School Portrait of Elizabeth Vassall of Jamaica (1786-1845) wearing a straw bonnet, 5 x 4cm

Late 18th century English School
oil on ivory miniature
Portrait of Elizabeth Vassall of Jamaica (1786-1845) wearing a straw bonnet, set into a gilt frame with seed pearl decoration and hairwork back, with label attached stating 'Elizabeth, Daughter and Heir of Richard Vassal of Jamaica (sometimes written Vassall), M27.6.1786 Sir Godfrey Webster Bart .. dissolved 1797-M97 1797 Henry Richard Lord Holland - D1845 - Sir Godfrey assumed the name of Vassal 1795, Lord Holland assumed the name Vassall on his marriage in 1797',
5 x 4cm
Estimate £800-1,200

Possibly slightly faded but otherwise looks to be in very good condition, hair work to the back is a little out of alignment, overall frame size 7.25 x 5cm


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Sold for £800