Lot 140 , Thomas Richmond (British, 1771-1837), Portrait miniatures of a lady and gentleman, watercolour on ivory (2), 7.4 x 6cm. CITES Submission reference QARKMEPS
Y Thomas Richmond (British, 1771-1837)
Portrait miniatures of a lady and gentleman
watercolour on ivory (2)
he wearing a black coat and white shirt with cravat, she a lace cap, white dress and coral bead necklace, he inscribed verso and dated 1810
7.4 x 6cm. CITES Submission reference QARKMEPS
£500-800
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Condition:
He - discolouration around the edge is on the glass, loose insect dirt, inscribed verso 'T.Richmond / pinxt July 1810/ 42 Half Moon St/ Mayfair'. She - dark toning between 6 and 4 o'clock looks odd but appears to be part of the paint, otherwise good. Both in matching papier mache frame s with minor chipping.
Sold for £300