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Description

Circle of James Nixon (1741-1812)

Portrait miniature of an officer in red uniform with green facings
watercolour on ivory
3.7cm; together with
Attributed to James Jennings (fl. 1763-1783)

Samuel Tench Esq. of Ballyhealy, Co. Wexford, Ireland
signed with indistinct initials and dated 'J. J. (?) / 1780' (centre right)
engraved with the sitter's identity to the reverse of the frame
watercolour on ivory
3.7cm; and English School, circa 1768
Officer in red uniform with yellow facings
signed and dated 'IR / 1768' (centre left)
watercolour on ivory
3.2cm (3)



Provenance:
The first - Janet Niven, Woollahra, Australia, from whom acquired in 2016 for 2250AUD



These items are offered for sale in accordance with the Ivory Act 2018 and have been assigned an exemption certificate Ref. No. GXHM5HVM

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