Lot 158: Henry Bone, R.A. (British, 1755-1834) after an Unknown British Artist, circa... Rectangular, 126 x 100 mm., gilt-metal frame

Henry Bone, R.A. (British, 1755-1834) after an Unknown British Artist, circa 1605-08
Thomas Radcliffe, 3rd Earl of Sussex (c.1525-1583), courtier and Lord Deputy of Ireland, wearing the Lesser George of the Order of the Garter
Signed on the obverse 'HBone' (lower right) and signed, dated and inscribed on the counter-enamel 'Thos. Radcliffe: Earl of Sussex. / Knight of the Garter. Captn-Genl- of the / Gentlemen Pensioners, and Gentlemen at / Arms - Lord Chamberlain and Privy / Councellor - Viceroy in Ireland where he / surpressed [sic] all rising rebellion &:&: / Ambassador. He was skilled in most Languages, and of an incorrupt life / London Septr 1816. / Painted by Henry Bone R.A. Enamel pain / ter in Ordinary to His Majesty and Enamel / painter to H.R.H. the Prince Regent / after the Original in the Gallery of the Duke of Dorset. Knole. Kent.'
Enamel on copper
Rectangular, 126 x 100 mm., gilt-metal frame

Sotheby's, London, 28 February 1972, lot 41.
Christie's, London, 27 March 1984, lot 194.