Lot 372: JAMES HOLMES JR. (BRITISH, FL. 1836-1859)

JAMES HOLMES JR. (BRITISH, FL. 1836-1859)
A young lady, in white dress, lace shawl, gold brooch and bracelet, a black ribbon adorning her curling auburn hair, holding a freesia in her right hand; curtain and classicising background
signed and dated 'J. Holmes. Jun. 1841' (lower left)
on ivory
4 3/8 x 3¼ in. (111 x 82 mm.), stamped gilt-metal frame with hinged reverse enclosing backing card inscribed 'James Holmes Junυr Pinxit. London 1841 15 Wilton Street Eaton Square'

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