Lot 614
A late Georgian gold mounted portrait miniature of a Gentleman, by Archibald Skirving.
Description
Condition Report
Archibald Skirving (Athelstaneford 1749 - Inveresk 1819)
A late Georgian gold mounted portrait miniature of a Gentleman.
Signed AS 1798.
Length 8.8cms. 41.6gms.
With fitted D.S. Lavender case.
PROVENANCE
Grossman Collection The Edward Grosvenor Paine Collection; Christie's, London, 23 October 1979, lot 161
The Albion Collection of Fine Portrait Miniatures; Bonhams, London, 22 April 2004, lot 141
EXHIBITED
Edinburgh, Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Raeburn's Rival, 1999, no.122 H.M., 1999 P.A., 1999 S.N.P.G., 2000-2003
LITERATURE
D. Foskett, A Dictionary of British Miniature Painters, London, 1972, I, p.511, illustrated II, pl.334: no.833 S.P.N.F., no.72
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Purchasing information- Overall condition good.
- Metal with some discolouration and minor pitting.
- Portrait appears in good condition.
- Stated length includes surmount loop (but excludes jump ring).
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