Lot 220: William Bishop Ford (British, 1832-1922), after Sir Edwin Henry Landseer, RA (1802-1873) A detail of Grafton from Dignity and Imprudence

Name: William Bishop Ford (British, 1832-1922), after Sir Edwin Henry Landseer, RA (1802-1873) A detail of Grafton from Dignity and Imprudence
Brand: Bonhams
SKU: 88a5e8e5b7

Est: £500 GBP - £700 GBP

BonhamsLondon, United KingdomNovember 24, 2010

Item Overview

Description

A detail of Grafton from Dignity and Imprudence.
Enamel, signed on the reverse and dated W. B. Ford. 1867, 18 carat gold frame, Chester 1886 with maker's mark BF, brooch clasp attachment.
Circular, 43mm (1 11/16in) dia.
Provenance: Christie's, 26 November 1986, lot 84

Artist or Maker

William Bishop Ford

Notes

The original painting was commissioned by Landseer's friend, Jacob Bell, the owner of Grafton in 1839. He bequeathed it to the National Portrait Gallery in 1859 and it has been with Tate Britain since 1929.

Auction Details

Fine Portrait Miniatures

Bonhams

November 24, 2010, 12:00 PM GMT

Montpelier Street Knightsbridge, London, LDN, SW7 1HH, UK

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