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Lot 96: James Holmes (British, 1777-1860)

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

Item Overview

Description

John Braham (1777-1856), wearing 'van Dyck' dress, his burgundy velvet coat, slashed to reveal white shirt, with lace-trimmed wide collar, his dark hair curled
rectangular gilt-metal mount
Rectangular, 93mm. (3 5/8ins.) high

Artist or Maker

Notes

John Braham (1777-1856), who was the most renowned tenor of his time. An impresario, composer and singer of immense popularity, he wears typically 'artistic' costume in this portrait.

Auction Details

Portrait Miniatures & Silhouettes

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

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