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Lot 147: Attributed to James Holmes (British, 1777-1860)

Est: £300 GBP - £500 GBP
BonhamsLondon, United KingdomSeptember 28, 2004

Item Overview

Description

A Gentleman, probably a poet wearing Byronic costume, brown cloak over pale green tunic and white shirt
gilded wood frame
Rectangular, 124mm. (4 7/8ins.) high

Artist or Maker

Notes

The present lot relates to Holmes' portrait of Byron after Richard Westall. The sitter is clearly aping the great poet, in his costume and demeanour.

Auction Details

Portrait Miniatures & Silhouettes

by
Bonhams
September 28, 2004, 12:00 AM EST

101 New Bond Street, London, LDN, W1S 1SR, UK