Lot 178 , Mid 19th Century English School, Portrait miniature of an army officer of the 39th Regiment, watercolour on ivory, 10 x 8cm. CITES Submission reference WGUP3CSF

Y Mid 19th Century English School
Portrait miniature of an army officer of the 39th Regiment
watercolour on ivory
kindly identified as Captain William Campbell of the 39th Bengal Native Infantry (1819-1858).
The portrait was first offered for sale by Island Auction Rooms of Shanklin, Isle of Wight as lot 12 on 16th October 2012. This followed the disposal of a family property locally.
The Punniar Star that he wears appeared in the same sale and afterwards made its way to Dix, Noonan, Webb in London. It can be seen in their online archive:
10 x 8cm. CITES Submission reference WGUP3CSF
£300-500
The Gwalior Star is a Campaign medal presented by the Honourable East India Company to the soldiers of the British Army and the British led Bengal Army who took part in the 1843 Gwalior campaign.
Rising tensions between the East India Company and the State of Gwalior led to a British led advance into Gwalior early in December 1843 in a two pronged attack. On December 29, 1843, the British Army defeated Maharaja Shrimant Jayaji Rao Scindia, and regained control of Gwalior. The first division of the army, commanded by General Sir Hugh Gough, was victorious at the Battle of Maharajpoor. Major-General Grey, on the same day, with the second division, was victorious at the Battle of Punniar.

Condition:
Good condition, original ormolu frame with later velvet backing.

Sold for £320