Early 19th century British School. Portrait miniature

Early 19th century British School. Portrait miniature of Walter Rudston-Reed (1820-1829)

Lying on his side holding a toy whip, seated beside a black dog, watercolour on ivory, under convex glass, black lacquered papier mache frame, gilt brass fruiting vine hanger, hand written paper label verso ' Walter reed youngest brother of Elizabeth Faulconer wife of Thomas Faulconer. This picture was always called "Little Walter" as he died when a young boy - uncle to Robert Faulconer'

within mount 9 x 12cm., overall 23 x 26.5cm.

Condition: Slight bowing to ivory. minor losses to bottom edge and corner of ivory Craquelure to to frame

IMPORTANT NOTE This item has been registered as exempt from the UK Ivory Act 2018. Ivory declaration submission number reference: 9FR9M6WV