Lot 181: Joseph Lee (1780-1859), an ormolu framed portrait

Joseph Lee (1780-1859), an ormolu framed portrait in enamels, of Mrs Delmar nee M. Hope, depicted in a diaphanous low cut Empire style dress & draped in a crimson fur lined cloak, seated in a Greek revival chair, signed Jos. Lee, the reverse of the frame engraved "Enamel J. Lee 1818? & inscribed, also with the frame maker's stamped mark, J.A., rectangular. (19 x 14)