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Early miniature portrait of Queen Anne

Early miniature portrait of Queen Anne

Early miniature portrait of Queen Anne

Item Ref. 3842

ENGLISH SCHOOL, early 18th century

This is without doubt the tiniest portrait miniature I have ever offered, as demonstrated by it size relative to an English 20p coin. It is believed to be a portrait of Queen Anne, the last of the Stuart monarchs who reigned from March 1702 to August 1714. She was a deeply religious woman and believed that her failure to have a family and, therefore, an heir (she was pregnant on seventeen occasions but only gave birth to five living children all of whom died in childhood) was a punishment from God for her sins. Here she is seen in regal attire wearing a heavily patterned dress and a jewelled crown. The portrait was probably painted as a special gift to one of her loyal supporters at court.

The miniature is painted en grisaille on vellum. It is set in the original octagonal silver frame with a crystal covering. Fine condition.

Framed size: 15 x 14mm + hanger

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Item Ref. 2862

EDWARD TAYLER RMS (1828-1906)

A portrait of a dapper young gentleman with hazel brown eyes, curled hair and flushed cheeks. He is dressed in a black coat, a black cravat decorated with a gold stick-pin, and a smart tartan waistcoat.

Watercolour on ivory housed in a gilded silver fausse montre frame, the reverse glazed to reveal cream silk. Excellent condition.

Framed size: 25/8 x 21/4" (80 x 58mm) + hanger

Price: £925

Edward Tayler was half Swiss, half English. He exhibited miniatures at the Royal Academy from 1849-1905 and was a founder member of the Royal Society of Miniature Painters.

Portrait miniature by Edward Tayler

Portrait miniature by Edward TaylerPortrait miniature by Edward Tayler


Charles Hayter, portrait miniature of a lady

Charles Hayter, portrait miniature of a ladyCharles Hayter, portrait miniature of a lady

Item Ref. 3061

CHARLES HAYTER, (1761-1835)

A portrait of a Regency lady in a white décolleté dress. Her hair is arranged in curls and dressed with an eye-catching woven hair and pearl band. She also wears a bright coral bead necklace. The background is an aqua-blue that matches the lady's eyes.

Watercolour on ivory signed and dated on the obverse: 'C. Hayter 1802'. The portrait is set in the original gold frame glazed on the reverse to display woven hair.
Excellent condition.

Framed size: 2¾ x 23/8" (72 x 60mm)

Price: £875

Charles Hayter was the father of Sir George and John Hayter, both successful portrait artists. He was born in London and entered the RA Schools in 1786. He taught perspective to George IV's daughter Princess Charlotte and wrote An Introduction to Perspective (1813). He exhibited miniatures and crayon portraits at the Royal Academy and the Society of British Artists between 1786 and 1832.

 


 

 

Item Ref. 3237

J. R. GALLAND, 1830

This is an interesting portrait for the fashion historian. It shows a lady in a black wide-shouldered dress with a tightly-laced waist, short puffed sleeves and wide demi-gigot over-sleeves in a transparent fabric. Her hair is drawn up at the back with tight curls round her face. For jewellery she has a coral beaded necklace and a red crucifix on a gold chain.

Watercolour on ivory signed and dated on the obverse J. R. Galland/ 1830. It is set in a traditional papier-mâché frame with a decorative brass surround and large acorn hanger.

Framed Size: 6¾ x 6" (172 x 154mm)

 

Price: £450

A lesser known miniaturist but nonetheless one of talent, J. R. Galland flourished between 1818 and 1830 during which time he exhibited three portraits at the Royal Academy. He is believed to have spent time working in Scotland.

JR Galland, signed portrait miniature of a lady

JR Galland, signed portrait miniature of a ladyJR Galland, signed portrait miniature of a lady


Portrait miniature of a child in a landscape with a lamb

Portrait miniature of a child in a landscape with a lamb

Item Ref. 3704

ENGLISH SCHOOL, early 19th century

This is an unusual miniature portrait depicting a classical image of an infant representing St. John the Baptist, dressed only in an animal skin, seated in a rugged landscape (the wilderness) at sunrise with a lamb. It is based on the saying of John the Baptist: “Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.” (John 1:29).

Watercolour on ivory set in an ornate gilt wood frame with an inner gilt slip. Fine condition.

Framed size: 6¾ x 6" (173 x 157mm)

Price: £475


Item Ref. 2828

ENGLISH SCHOOL, circa 1815

A portrait of a beautiful young Regency lady dressed for the evening in a classical pale pink décolleté gown with a white underslip decorated with a brooch at her corsage, a pearl necklace and large pearl drop earrings. Her hair is arranged in the fashionable ‘à la Madonna’ style with tumbling curls.

Watercolour on ivory set in the original silver oblong frame with canted corners and a solid back. Excellent condition.

Framed size: 33/8 x 23/4" (85 x 70mm) max.

Price: £1,275

Georgian miniature portrait of a lady dressed for the evening entertainment

Georgian miniature portrait of a lady dressed for the evening entertainmentGeorgian miniature portrait of a lady dressed for the evening entertainment


James H. gillespie, profile portrait of a lady

Item Ref. 3914

JAMES H. GILLESPIE (1893-after 1849)

This profile miniature portrait shows a young lady dressed for the evening in a pale blue dress with a low rounded décolletage edged with white lace. She has teamed the dress with a fashionably short coral beaded necklace and gold drop earrings. Her short hair is arranged in close curls. The style of her dress dates the portrait to around 1820.

The portrait is watercolour on card with an orange and blue hatched backdrop that can be associated with the work of the Anglo-American profilist James H. Gillespie (see News & Comments for new information on Gillespie gleaned from one of his handbills). The portrait is set in a traditional papier-mâché frame with and acorn hanger.

Framed size: 5¼ x 4½" (132 x 112mm)

Price: £180

A prolific artist, James H. Gillespie toured the market towns of the Midlands, northern England and the Scottish Borders taking likenesses in "just one minute". During the late 1820s he set sail for Nova Scotia where he continued painting silhouettes and profile portraits.


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