John Smart
Portrait of a gentleman, circa 1785
John Smart's 'Portrait of a gentleman' is an exquisite miniature work executed circa 1785 using watercolor and bodycolor on ivory. The portrait features an ornate gold frame with a plaited hair border and plush reverse, exemplifying the refined craftsmanship of 18th-century portraiture.
- Medium
- Watercolour and bodycolour on ivory, gold and enamel frame with plaited hair border, plush reverse
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Sotheby's
🔨 Auction Lot
Old Master & British Works on Paper including works from the Collections of Carlos Alberto Cruz and the late Timothy Clowes
September 17, 2021
Estimate: $3,000 – $5,000
Lot 235
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