English School (19th Century), Portrait Miniature of Thomas Haynes Bayly (1797-1839)

Circa 1830s, watercolor on ivory, ink inscribed "Haynes Bayly" to the interior backing, and the handsome curly haired English poet and writer attired in a dark cobalt overcoat, white waistcoat, and black cravat, presented behind glass in a later oak frame with gilt matting, retaining ink inscribed portion behind acetate to the framing "37 / miniatures / of TH Bayley [sic] in frame / containing Limoges enamel picture plaques [?] Peyton".

Miniature 3 3/4 x 3 in.; frame 5 1/2 x 4 in. including ring

From a Private Collection, Washington, D.C.

Later framing and gilt mat, otherwise good condition.
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