Lot 150: Nicholas Hilliard , c. 1547-1619 Portrait of Queen Elizabeth I (1533-1603)

her auburn hair dressed in tight curls, adorned with jewels and a black feathered hat, wearing a black and orange figured dress studded with jewels and a large embroidered ruff, vellum, in original turned ivory case inscribed u.c.: + Ano Dm 1588

6 by 4.8 cm.; 2 5/16 by 1 7/8 in.

PROPERTY OF A GENTLEMAN
While unfortunately the face of the sitter of this dated miniature by Hilliard has suffered water damage, elsewhere it is still possible to appreciate the artist's great skill in rendering the intricate details of costume. The miniature is contained in the base of its original turned ivory case.