British School, Miniature Portrait of a Gentleman and Flautist

First quarter 19th century, watercolor on ivory, unsigned, presented behind glass in a later frame and matting, interior retaining a torn ink inscribed paper presumably from the original case reading "....McCulloch / June 18th 1825," the elder blue eyed sitter attired in brown coat, white waistcoat and trousers, the younger holding a flageolet, attired in blue coat white waistcoat with blue cravat, with landscape beyond.

Miniature 4 3/4 x 4 1/4 in.; Frame dimensions 9 1/4 x 8 5/8 x 2 in.

From a Private Collection, Washington, D.C.

Christie's Live Auction 9412, May 15th, 2002, Lot 134. Works of Art from the Estate of the Late Lord Farnham

Small chip to upper left corner; later mounting and framing; some areas of retouch visible under UV light.

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