William Read (1780-1827)

William Read (1780-1827)
A pair of portraits, a Gentleman wearing a blue coat, his arm tucked inside his white waistcoat, his sleeves trimmed with lace, his hair worn en queue, seated, before a pillar;
and a Lady, with powdered grey wig and pearls in her hair, wearing a pale blue dress with white bodice and black sash with white fichu
each signed and dated 'Read/1788', miniature on ivory, oval
8.6 x 6.6cm (2)

Provenance: Bonhams, London, 20 May 2009, lot 54.