Lot 26: Attributed to Edward Norgate (British, 1581-1650) John Harrison Senior (1552-1628), wearing black cloak, white pleated ruff, white cuffs, gold and ruby ring, his right hand raised to his chest, against blue background

John Harrison Senior (1552-1628), wearing black cloak, white pleated ruff, white cuffs, gold and ruby ring, his right hand raised to his chest, against blue background.
Watercolour on vellum, part-gilt turned wood frame.
Oval, 57mm (2 1/4in) high
Provenance: Sotheby's, 10 July 1990, lot 8

John Harrison was High Master of St. Paul's School and served the young Prince Henry before entering the ministry. A noted antiquary, the jewelled ring in the present miniature alluding to this interest, his collection was acquired after his death by Sir Simonds D'Ewes. The present lot is based on a large scale composition in the City Art Gallery, York.