Antique Portrait Miniature, 1700s English Military RedCoat in 14k Gold

Antique Portrait Miniature, 1700s English Military RedCoat in 14k Gold

English Redcoat soldier, c. 1770s, perhaps someone who figured into the American Revolutionary War? Powdered wig in a ponytail braid in back, and a ruffled ascot and sidelong pose that connects the viewer with a very confident look in this man's eyes. I see no military insignia, but I believe the red coat is not coincidental but is part of the English military uniform. And every collection should have and display at least a few significant military "ancestors-in-spirit" in your miniature museum. The gentleman is so beautifully painted here on thin natural wafer and mounted in a stunning old 14k gold brooch mount with the old original thick and beveled glass still fully intact. Beautifully preserved!

The miniature portraits and paintings are of 2 types: 1: those painted 'apres' or 'after' the paintings of famous artists whose works on display in Europe's fine museums such as the Louvre) are copied and sold as souvenir miniature paintings for Grand Tour tourists, and 2: those commissioned by wealthy or notable citizens who wanted their likeness made. Ours is certainly a commissioned personal portrait, a one of a kind.

Very good to excellent condition. Closed backing speaks to the high value of the piece of jewelry, and quality of the goldsmith's artistry on this one, too. No dents, damage, and nothing to report to diminish either enjoyment or value. A superb pose, GREAT costume treatment and of interest to military and war history colectors.

Very good to excellent condition, no chips or cracks or warping to the wafer, and the frame is a lovely old one with perforations in the outer rim. Dates to last half of 1700s, perhaps a bit earlier. Measurements noted on photos.

Item ID: 510pmredman

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