SOLD School of Richard Crosse (1742-1810) Portrait Miniature of a Lady

Fine Art : Portrait Miniatures

 

School of Richard Crosse (1742-1810); a fine English School c.1790 Portrait Miniature if a Lady, possibly Mrs Samuel Lucas (see below); watercolour on ivory; set in a gold pendant, glazed on the reverse to reveal brown silk; 3.6 x 2.8cm (1 7/16 x 1 1/8 ins) visible image size.

PROVENANCE: Bonhams 10 April 2002, lot 349. This portrait was companion to another miniature, believed to be of a Mr Samuel Lucas, which is definitely by Richard Crosse. They are both mounted in exactly the same style of pendant. The skin tones of this miniature also have the greenish-blue tint, which is distinctive of Crosse but specialist opinion doubts it is by him.

CONDITION: In exceptionally fine condition, undamaged with no warping and all colours fresh and unfaded. The frame, likewise.

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Item ID: RL-0490