John Miers (1758-1821) - Silhouette of a Gentleman,  painted...

1/1

Hammer

£350

Fees

John Miers (1758-1821) - Silhouette of a Gentleman,  painted on plaster, 80 x 65mm, papier mache frame with milled glass surround and rose hanger, unbroken trade label number 12 on reverse, three other contemporary Regency silhouettes, That painted on plaster with old handwritten label on the reverse inscribed Likeness of the present Lord Massy and given by him to his aunt the honble Mrs John Massy of Massy Park near Limerick & by her given to her Nephew - Barker in the year 1821 and two unframed silhouettes (6)

More Information

Miers silhouette - medium flaking. The other plaster silhouette cracked. That of the lady in good condition. The other framed silhouette browned and lacking glass. Two loose silhouettes - one in good condition, the other damp stained

Closed
Auction Date: 10th Aug 2021 at 10am

Fees apply to the hammer price:

Room and Absentee Bids:
26.40% inc VAT*

Online and Autobids:
28.2% inc VAT*

*These fees include buyers premiums and internet surcharges.
Please see the auctioneers terms & conditions for more information

Other Lots in this Auction


Sign up to receive regular auction alerts on the items that interest you