Hugh Bridport (British/American, 1794-1868), Portrait Miniature of a Gentleman
Hugh Bridport (British/American, 1794-1868), Portrait Miniature of a Gentleman
circa 1840s, watercolor and gouache on , unsigned, the blue-eyed gentleman sitter purportedly John Trigg, sporting a black silk stock collar and black collar, the backing card with graphite and pen preliminary sketch of the sitter, presented within a period red leather veneered bifold case, with an ormolu mat and beveled cover glass.
Case 4 1/8 x 3 1/2 in. (case); Sight size 2 5/8 x 2 in.
Leslie Antiques Ltd., New York
Collection of a Gentleman
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Condition Report: Painting in good condition; some surface marks and scuffs to case, with wear and tears to silk lining; case does not close easily; loose glass.LLA works in partnership with ARTA to fulfill shipments of most of the items we sell; ivory is not included. Alternative shipping vendors are available. Please contact our front office for a courtesy listing of local options.
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Hugh Bridport (British/American, 1794-1868), Portrait Miniature of a Gentleman
circa 1840s, watercolor and gouache on , unsigned, the blue-eyed gentleman sitter purportedly John Trigg, sporting a black silk stock collar and black collar, the backing card with graphite and pen preliminary sketch of the sitter, presented within a period red leather veneered bifold case, with an ormolu mat and beveled cover glass.
Case 4 1/8 x 3 1/2 in. (case); Sight size 2 5/8 x 2 in.
Leslie Antiques Ltd., New York
Collection of a Gentleman
Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com
Condition Report: Painting in good condition; some surface marks and scuffs to case, with wear and tears to silk lining; case does not close easily; loose glass.LLA works in partnership with ARTA to fulfill shipments of most of the items we sell; ivory is not included. Alternative shipping vendors are available. Please contact our front office for a courtesy listing of local options.
