Lot 180: John Smart (British, 1741-1811) Ovals, 26 mm. and 58 mm. high

John Smart (British, 1741-1811)
A portrait miniature of a lady in aubergine dress, signed with intials and dated 'J.S. / 1777' (lower left) mounted in the secret compartment of a gold-mounted ivory patch-box, the cover set with gold monogram SC on plaited hair ground; together with a portrait of a gentleman, possibly Major Banks of Madras, wearing a portrait miniature, signed with intials and dated 'J.S. / 1789 / I' for India (lower right), in gilt-metal hinged locket case
Ovals, 26 mm. and 58 mm. high

The latter, Major R.M.O. de la Hey; Sotheby's, London, 4 November 1968, lot 244 (as 'Perhaps Major Banks of Madras'. £550 to Mrs Haynes).