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Bernard Lens — Portrait of King George I (1660-1727)
Bernard Lens

Portrait of King George I (1660-1727)

Bernard Lens III's 'Portrait of King George I (1660-1727)' is an intricate watercolor and bodycolor miniature on ivory set in a gilt-metal frame mounted on plush-covered board. This work exemplifies the refined tradition of English miniature portraiture from the 18th century.

Medium
Watercolour and bodycolour on ivory, stamped gilt-metal frame, set on plush covered board

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Old Master Paintings and Portrait Miniatures

April 23, 2021

Estimate: $2,400$2,800

Lot 493

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Bernard Lens, Portrait of King George I (1660-1727)

Bernard Lens III's 'Portrait of King George I (1660-1727)' is an intricate watercolor and bodycolor miniature on ivory set in a gilt-metal frame mounted on plush-covered board. This work exemplifies the refined tradition of English miniature portraiture from the 18th century.

Medium
Watercolour and bodycolour on ivory, stamped gilt-metal frame, set on plush covered board
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Watercolor, Ivory, English, Eighteenth Century, Detailed, Portrait, Royal, Miniature, Figurative, Formal

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