About this lot

Description

Attributed to Henry Pierce Bone (1779-1855)

Portrait miniature of an unknown nobleman in peer's robes, surmounted by a ducal coronet
enamel on copper
8.4cm



Provenance:
Ellison Fine Art, from whom acquired in 2018 as 'Henry Pierce Bone' by the late Barry Lock (1934-2021)



The sitter has been suggested to be either John Murray, 4th Duke of Atholl (1744-1830) or William, 1st Earl Nelson (1757-1835), who was a Duke in Sicily (of Bronte).



Paint layers are stable. Few minor chips along the edges. Little surface dirt. 14 x 12.5cm framed

Back to lot listings