Lot 169: John Smart (British, 1741-1811) Oval, 83 mm. high, gilt-metal frame, the reverse set with gold monogram 'EY' and plaited hair

Name: John Smart (British, 1741-1811) Oval, 83 mm. high, gilt-metal frame, the reverse set with gold monogram 'EY' and plaited hair
Brand: Christie's
SKU: 54141b8811

Est: £10,000 GBP - £20,000 GBPSold:

Christie'sLondon, United KingdomNovember 13, 2019

Item Overview

Description

John Smart (British, 1741-1811)
Lady Young, née Emily Baring (d. 1847), in her wedding dress
Signed with initials and dated 'JS / 1796' (lower left)
On ivory
Oval, 83 mm. high, gilt-metal frame, the reverse set with gold monogram 'EY' and plaited hair

Artist or Maker

John (1740) Smart

Provenance

By family descent to Sir George Young, Bt.; Christie's, London, 21 June 1966, lot 25 (1,050 gns to Robins).

Auction Details

The Collector: European and English Furniture,

Christie's

November 13, 2019, 10:30 AM GMT

8 King Street, St. James's, London, LDN, SW1Y 6QT, UK

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