English School (circa 1837-38) Portrait of Queen Victoria

English School (circa 1837-38)

Portrait of Queen Victoria

Enamel on metal

4cm x 3.2cm

In a gold brooch frame 6cm x 6cm overall

Provenance: Bonham's Edinburgh sale 24th May 2017, lot 197.

Depicting Queen Victoria from a popular print of her dressed in State robes from the time. She is shown wearing the star of the Order of the Garter and the badge of the Order of Bath. A similar enamel exists in the Royal Collection.

Condition Report:
Damage to enamel in purple drape left of head