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Attributed to Bernard Lens III (1682-1740) - Pen and ink drawing - Pavilion in a park setting with two figures

Attributed to Bernard Lens III (1682-1740) - Pen and ink drawing - Pavilion in a park setting with two figures and dog, 2.75ins x 6.25ins, Francis Jukes (1742-1812) - Pencil and sepia wash - Footpath with figures and a ruined Roman temple, signed in monogram and dated 1782, 7.25ins x 9ins, and four other pencil drawings, all unframed, (6).

British Royal Family Portrait Miniature Assortment

British Royal Family Portrait Miniature Assortment (3) items including an unframed oval portrait of a woman said to be Mary Queen of Scots by miniature painter Bernard Lens (1682-1740) signed lower right, 'BL' in monogram and inscribed in Latin on top as well as a note card having Charles, James and Henrietta, children of Charles I of England with leather cover and a miniature said to be Queen Anne of England as a young woman, in a gold painted wood frame Property from: an Estate, Crown Point, Indiana Category: Decorative Arts > Decorative Arts Estimated Sale Time: 4:49 pm CST Shipping Status: Leonard Auction, Inc. will provide direct shipping for this lot. Please visit our website for a shipping estimate. Last modified: June 4, 2024, 10:37 am

Attributed to Bernard Lens III (London 1682-1740) The Rest on the Flight into Egypt (together with a gouache by a different hand (2))

Attributed to Bernard Lens III (London 1682-1740) The Rest on the Flight into Egypt gouache on paper 17.7 x 22.7cm (6 15/16 x 8 15/16in). together with a gouache by a different hand (2)

Bernard Lens III (1682-1740)

Bernard Lens III (1682-1740) Portrait miniature of a gentleman, believed to be Major Edmund Wright, in a red velvet coat with gold buttons signed with monogram and dated lower right 'BL/ 1727' and inscribed to the reverse 'major Edm. Wright / Ann: 1727' watercolour on ivory, oval, in a gilt metal frame with cast foliate border 3.5cm Provenance: Ellie Shushan, Philadelphia, from whom acquired in 2010 by the late Barry Lock (1934-2021) This item is offered for sale in accordance with the Ivory Act 2018 and has been assigned an exemption certificate, Ref. No. K5M1H5J9.

Bernard Lens III (1682-1740)

Bernard Lens III (1682-1740) Portrait miniature of a lady in a blue dress with a pink rose at her breast and pearls in her hair signed with initial 'L' centre right watercolour on ivory, oval 4cm Provenance: Lawrence Gould Antiques, London, from whom acquired in 2010 by the late Barry Lock (1934-2021) This item is offered for sale in accordance with the Ivory Act 2018 and has been assigned an exemption certificate, Ref. No. N626DVVH.

Bernard Lens III (1682-1740) after Sir Godfrey Kneller

Bernard Lens III (1682-1740) after Sir Godfrey Kneller Portrait miniature of King George I (1660-1727) in ceremonial state robes and collar of the Order of the Garter signed with gilt monogram 'BL' (centre right) and inscribed 'Georgius Dg Mag Britannicae Franciae et Hiberniae Rex Fidei Defensor, Brun: et Lunen: Dux S.R.I. Arch Thesau: et Princeps Elector & Inauguratus XX die Octobris 1714 Kneller S.R. Imp: et Mag: Brit Baronet: pinx ab Originall Bernard Lens ... fecit May ye 18 Londini 1718' (to the reverse) watercolour on ivory, oval 8cm Provenance: Ellison Fine Art, from whom acquired in 2015 by the late Barry Lock (1934-2021) The present composition derives from Kneller's state portrait of George I, painted circa 1714, which was according to Horace Walpole "the only picture for which he ever sat in England." It is at Houghton Hall, Norfolk as it was given by the King to his Prime Minister, Sir Robert Walpole. The present miniature predates Lens' appointment in 1723 as "Painter in Enamell [sic] in Ordinary" to the King, and it was therefore probably painted to help secure his position at the court. Another version from 1718, but dated slightly later, to the 27th June, is in the Victoria and Albert Museum (P.64-1987). This item is offered for sale in accordance with the Ivory Act 2018 and has been assigned an exemption certificate, Ref. No. TZMX446R.

Bernard Lens III (1682-1740)

Bernard Lens III (1682-1740) Portrait miniature of Edward V (1470-1483), wearing an ermine-trimmed robe, painted against a blue ground with a gold border signed with gilt monogram 'BL' (lower right), the reverse inscribed '17/ King Edwardy.e V / Bern.d Lens Fecit/ 1732.' watercolour on vellum, circular 5cm Provenance: Ellison Fine Art, from whom acquired in 2018 by the late Barry Lock (1934-2021) Edward succeeded his father, Edward IV, upon his death as King of England and Lord of Ireland on 9th April 1483. He was, however, never crowned and his brief reign was dominated by the influence of his uncle and Lord Protector, the Duke of Gloucester, who deposed him to reign as Richard III on 26th June 1483. 9 x 9cm framed

Bernard Lens III (1682-1740)

Bernard Lens III (1682-1740) Portrait miniature of King Richard III (1452-1485) the last Plantagenet King of England, wearing a dark green Houppelande edged with fur, black cap with a gold jewelled clasp and matching jewelled collar, painted against a blue ground with gold border signed with gilt monogram 'BL' (lower right), the reverse inscribed '10/ King Richard III,/ 1485/ Bernd. Lens Fecit/ 1732.' watercolour on vellum, circular 5cm Provenance: Bonhams, London, 21st November 2012, lot 4, when acquired by the late Barry Lock (1934-2021) As well as producing original likenesses throughout his career, Bernard Lens also had a thriving business producing copies of historic miniatures and miniature copies of oil paintings by Old Masters and contemporary artists. The present miniature belongs to a series of over 30 portraits of the Kings and Queens of England by Bernard Lens and his sons. The solid blue background harks back to Tudor and early Stuart miniatures and thus lends the portrait a historical character. In the early 18th century, these subjects were highly sought after amongst antiquarians who had a passion for collecting so-called 'heads', or portraits of famous historical figures. This collecting trend was typified by Horace Walpole (1717-1797), who was an amateur pupil of Bernard Lens, and amassed an extensive collection of thousands of paintings and prints of famous people. The Victoria & Albert Museum holds six examples from this series (inv. E.594-1994 to E.599-1994). The sitter, Richard III, only ruled as King of England for two short years and was the last English king to die on a battlefield. His defeat and demise at the Battle of Bosworth Field marks the end of the Wars of the Roses, the reign of the Plantagenet dynasty and the end of the Middle Ages in England.

Bernard Lens III (1682-1740)

Bernard Lens III (1682-1740) Bernard Lens III (1682-1740) Portrait of Benjamin Hoadly (1676-1761), Bishop of Bangor signed with initials 'BL' and dated 1720 c.r., on ivory, oval 7.5 x 6cm, in stained wooden frame Overall size: 8.8 x 7.3cm. Small loss to edge of frame, appears to generally be in good condition.

Attributed to Bernard III Lens (1682-1740)

Attributed to Bernard III Lens (1682-1740) Attributed to Bernard III Lens (1682-1740) Portrait of a gentleman in a blue coat and red waistcoat on card, oval 10 x 8cm Bernard Lens III was the miniature painter to the Courts of George I and George II and instructor in miniature painting (then called limning) to HRH Prince William, HRH The Princess Mary and HRH The Princess Louisa, the children of George II. Although Lens was the first British miniaturist to work on ivory, he occasionally painted on vellum.

Bernard Lens III (London 1682-1740) An Italianate landscape with figures on a track by a river and fishermen drawing in a net

Bernard Lens III (London 1682-1740) An Italianate landscape with figures on a track by a river and fishermen drawing in a net signed and dated 'B Lens fecit: 1719' (lower left, in gold) gouache on paper 19.3 x 25cm (7 5/8 x 9 13/16in). For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website

CIRCLE OF BERNARD LENS (UK, 1682-1740)

CIRCLE OF BERNARD LENS (UK, 1682-1740) "Youth Seated on Shell" and "Galatea on a Dolphin", gouache on vellum, applied to linen, stretched over a panel, unsigned, circa 1720, titled vero, housed in what may be the original matching carved frames with silk velvet liners, under glass, OS: 14 3/4" x 18 3/4", SS: 11" x 15". Repaired corner break, light water stains, wear to frames. From the Rosemarie Wolfe Estate, Palm Beach, FL.

BERNARD LENS THE THIRD (BRITISH 1682-1740) Portrait miniature of a young lady, circa 1720 in a blue robe trimmed with gold embroidery and white underslip Signed in gold monogram BL on the obverse Watercolour on ivory Gilt-metal frame  Oval, 40 mm (1

BERNARD LENS THE THIRD (BRITISH 1682-1740) Portrait miniature of a young lady, circa 1720 in a blue robe trimmed with gold embroidery and white underslip Signed in gold monogram BL on the obverse Watercolour on ivory Gilt-metal frame  Oval, 40 mm (1 3/4 in) high  Exhibited: Comerford Collection at the Irish Architectural Archives, Dublin, 2009  Literature: The Comerford Collection: Portrait Miniatures, (privately published, Dublin, 2009) pp 7, 24 (#59) Lens was the miniature painter at the court of King George I and King George II, an instructor in miniature painting (then called limning) to prince William and princess Mary and Louise and consultant in fine arts to upper-class families. Lens established himself as a portrait miniaturist, and in 1707 became the first British artist to replace vellum, the traditional medium of miniatures, with ivory. The difficult skill of painting watercolours on ivory was invented in Venice by Rosalba Carriera around 1700 and quickly spread over Europe. The style of Lens was close to that of Carriera, although Lens conservatively employed pencil sketches and heavier paints that reduced translucency of glazes over the ivory substrate. The gold paint seen in this portrait in the monogram and lace embroidery shine brightly against the surroundings colours.

Bernard Lens (1682-1740)

Bernard Lens (1682-1740) PORTRAIT OF MARY, QUEEN OF SCOTS, BUST LENGTH Signed with monogram c.r., miniature on ivory 62 x 48mm

Bernard Lens (1682-1740)PORTRAIT OF MARY

Bernard Lens (1682-1740)PORTRAIT OF MARY, QUEEN OF SCOTS, BUST LENGTHSigned with monogram c.r., miniature on ivory62 x 48mm

Bernard LENS (Londres 1682-1740)

Bernard LENS (Londres 1682-1740) Charité romaine d’après Rubens Gouache sur vélin tendu sur un panneau Pliures et petites taches Signé et daté, en bas à droite en lettres dorées "Bernard Lens fecit march 28.1722" Roman charity after Rubens, gouache on vellum stretched on a panel, signed and dated in the lower right in gold letters "Bernard Lens fecit march 28.1722" 29 x 35cm - 11 7/16 x 13 3/4 IN. €1,000-1,500

BERNARD LENS III (BRITISH 1682 - 1740)

BERNARD LENS III (BRITISH 1682 - 1740) Molessey, Hampton Court Pen and brown ink and grey wash on two sheets of joined laid paper 14 x 33cm (5 1/2 x 13in) Footnote: Bernard Lens III was an English artist known primarily for his portrait miniatures. Lens was the miniature painter at the courts of kings George I and George II, instructor in miniature painting (then called limning) to prince William and princesses Mary and Louise and consultant in fine arts to upper-class families.

Y BERNARD LENS (1682-1740) PORTRAIT MINIATURE OF A GENTLEMAN 4.5cm high

BERNARD LENS (1682-1740) PORTRAIT MINIATURE OF A GENTLEMAN watercolour on ivory, oval, bust length portrait with artist's monogram in gilt, in a gilt metal frame, engraved BY B. LENS verso 4.5cm high

BERNARD LENS III (ENGLISH 1682-1740) Portrait miniature of a Gentleman, wearing a blue coat. blue waistcoat and tied white cravat, with a long curled wig Watercolour on ivory Gold frame with plaited hair border and decorative verre églomisé border, the reverse Glazed Oval, 45mm high

BERNARD LENS III (ENGLISH 1682-1740) Portrait miniature of a Gentleman, wearing a blue coat. blue waistcoat and tied white cravat, with a long curled wig Watercolour on ivory Gold frame with plaited hair border and decorative verre églomisé border, the reverse Glazed Oval, 45mm high

Bernard LENS (Londres 1682-1740) Charité romaine d’après Rubens

Bernard LENS (Londres 1682-1740) Charité romaine d’après Rubens Gouache sur vélin tendu sur un panneau Pliures et petites taches Signé et daté, en bas à droite en lettres dorées "Bernard Lens fecit march 28.1722" Roman charity after Rubens, gouache on vellum stretched on a panel, signed and dated in the lower right in gold letters "Bernard Lens fecit march 28.1722" 29 x 35cm - 11 7/16 x 13 3/4 IN. € 1,500-2,000

Bernard Lens 111 (1682-1740) British. 'Christ Disputing with the Doctors', Mixed Media, Oval, 6.5" x 5".

Bernard Lens 111 (1682-1740) British. 'Christ Disputing with the Doctors', Mixed Media, Oval, 6.5" x 5".

Bernard Lens III (British, 1682-1740) - Portrait of a young girl with her King Charles Spaniel

Bernard Lens III (British, 1682-1740) Portrait of a young girl with her King Charles Spaniel, possibly before Hampton Court watercolour on ivory in a pearwood frame h:8 cm Other Notes: Bernard Lens III was the miniature painter to the courts of George I and George II and instructor in miniature painting (then called limning) to HRH Prince William, HRH The Princess Mary and HRH The Princess Louisa, the children of George II. Although Lens was the first British miniaturist to work on ivory, he occasionally painted on vellum and as seen in the present portrait he often used pear wood to frame his work.

A PORTRAIT MINIATURE OF A LADY, BY BERNARD LENS (1681-1740), CIRCA 1715

A PORTRAIT MINIATURE OF A LADY, BY BERNARD LENS (1681-1740), CIRCA 1715 holding a book, wearing a grey gown, on ivory, gilt-metal later frame width 7cm

Circle of Bernard Lens (British, 1682-1740) A portrait miniature of a Gentleman called, Roger Ascham, wearing brown coat and blue waistcoat embroidered with flowers, white chemise and stock, his powdered wig worn en queue

Circle of Bernard Lens (British, 1682-1740) A portrait miniature of a Gentleman called, Roger Ascham, wearing brown coat and blue waistcoat embroidered with flowers, white chemise and stock, his powdered wig worn en queue

très intéressante miniature à l'aquarelle sur papier représentant le philosophe anglais John Locke (1632-1704, GB) par Bernard Lens (1682-1740, GB), d'après Sir Godfrey Kneller (1646-1723, GB) mentionné au crayon au dos. Identifié en rouge "J. LOCK"

très intéressante miniature à l'aquarelle sur papier représentant le philosophe anglais John Locke (1632-1704, GB) par Bernard Lens (1682-1740, GB), d'après Sir Godfrey Kneller (1646-1723, GB) mentionné au crayon au dos. Identifié en rouge "J. LOCK" b. g.

BERNARD LENS (British, 1682-1740) A Gentleman,

BERNARD LENS (British, 1682-1740) A Gentleman, wearing blue coat, gold embroidered waistcoat, white chemise and tied cravat, his wig powdered

Attributed to Bernard Lens III (British, 1682-1740), possibly after Nicholas Hilliard (1547-1619),

Attributed to Bernard Lens III (British, 1682-1740), possibly after Nicholas Hilliard (1547-1619), A Lady in Elizabethan costume, her black long-sleeved jacket with pearl detailed bodicing, her ruff worn high, her red hair swept back, inscribed 'Aetatis Svae xxii' (aged 22), watercolour on ivory, in a square wood frame, circular, 42mm high

Bernard Lens (1681-1740) Portrait of a Lady,

Bernard Lens (1681-1740) Portrait of a Lady, wearing a blue dress, 2.1" x 1.75".

Bernard Lens III (1682-1740) Two studies of women of Minorca the first titled 'Minorquine Lady of Quality,- Dress'd with a Laced Mantel.', the second titled 'A Minorquine Washerwoman.' (in the lower margins) pen and grey wash heightened with bodycolour on paper 6 5/8 x 4¼in. (17 x 10.8cm.) 6 1/8 x 4 1/8in. (15.5 x 10.5cm.) (2)

LENS, BERNARD III.(1682 London 1740)Allegorische

LENS, BERNARD III. (1682 London 1740) Allegorische Darstellung mit Herkules, Amor und Diana. 1719. Gouache auf Pergament. Rechts unten monogrammiert (ligiert) und datiert: BL 1719. Dieses Gemälde ist auf originaler Mahagonikonstruktion montiert und mit dem originalen vergoldeten Inlay versehen. Es wird im Rahmen aus der Zeit verkauft. 38 x 30 cm. Im Rahmen der Zeit. LENS, BERNARD III. (1682 London 1740) Allegorical scene with Hercules, Cupid and Diana. 1719. Gouache on vellum. Monogrammed below right (ligature) and dated: BL 1719. The painting is mounted on an original mahogany structure with original gilt inlay. It will be sold in the frame from the period. 38 x 30 cm.

Bernard Lens (British, 1682-1740)

A Lady, wearing grey robe with blue lining over her white chemise, her dark hair upswept, supporting a sheer black veil falling before her right shoulder. Silver frame. Oval, 59mm (2 5/16in) high

Bernard Lens (British, 1682-1740)

Henry IV (1367-1413), King of England and Lord of Ireland (1399-1413), wearing emerald green tunic edged with gold and brown fur, white linen shirt edged with gold, gold ceremonial chain bearing the Plantagenet armorial lion, jewelled red chaperon edged with gold and pearls, he carries a sceptre under his right arm, painted against a blue ground with gold border. Watercolour on vellum, signed on the obverse with gilt monogram BL, wood mount inscribed K. Henry. IV in gold, rectangular ebonised wood frame, the reverse bearing the inscription 13/ King Henry.y.υe.IV./ Bernυd Lens Fecit/ 1732. Circular, 50mm (1 15/16in) dia.

Bernard Lens (British, 1682-1740)

Richard III (1452-1485), the last Plantagenet King of England (1483-1485), wearing dark green Houppelande edged with brown fur and slashed at the sleeve to reveal brown doublet striped with gold, white linen shirt, black cap with teardrop pearl suspended from a gold jewelled clasp, matching jewelled collar worn over his Houppelande, painted against a blue ground with gold border. Watercolour on vellum, signed on the obverse with gilt monogram BL, wood mount bearing the inscription K.Richard.III in gold, rectangular ebonised wood frame, the reverse inscribed 10/ King Richard III,/ 1485/ Bernυd. Lens Fecit/ 1732. Circular, 50mm (1 15/16in) dia.

BERNARD LENS (BRITISH, 1682-1740), AFTER SIR GODFREY KNELLER

BERNARD LENS (BRITISH, 1682-1740), AFTER SIR GODFREY KNELLER Queen Anne (1665-1714), in ermine-trimmed gold robe and shawl, wearing the badge and jewel of the Order of the Garter, pearl necklace on ivory signed, dated and inscribed on the backing card 'Serenissima et Potentissima Anna D.G. Angliae Scotiae Francia et Hiberniae Regina &e.; Inaugurata XXIIIυo. die Aprilis Anno 1702 Ob 1714: Aug: yυe: I: Godfrey Kneller S.R Imp. et Angl. Eques Aur. pinx Bernard Lens Fecit Londoni: Sep: yυe: 8: 1716' oval, 3¼ in. (82 mm.) high, gilt-metal mount

GEORGE QUINTON

GEORGE QUINTON NORWICH B. 1779 PORTRAIT OF A GENTLEMAN, TRADITIONALLY IDENTIFIED AS JOHN MILTON (1608-1678) watercolour over traces of pencil heightened with pen and brown ink; together with a chalk Portrait of an Old Man by Bernard Lens (1682-1740); two wax Portraits of William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland (1721-1765) and Jeffery, Baron Amhurst (1717-1797); a carved ivory Portrait of a Gentleman, English School, 19th Century, an enamel Portrait of Jean Baptiste Poquelin, Called Moliere (1622-1673), French School, 19th Century; a pencil Portrait of a Gentleman and Lady by Richard Cosway R.A. (1742-1821) and an engraved Portrait of Maria Cosway, a fter William Hodges by William Birch Quantity: 8 the first inscribed l.l.: P.V..P.4 A.S. Fecit ; signed verso: G Quinton delint 1796; the third signed l.c.: I Gofset [sic] Fecit; later inscribed on the backboard William / Duke of Cumberland / 2d [sic] son of Geo 2 largest: 220 by 165 mm ENGRAVED: the first engraved by George Quinton, 1797

BERNARD LENS

BERNARD LENS 1682-1740 PORTRAIT OF KING CHARLES I OF ENGLAND AND SCOTLAND (1600-1649) wearing armour and the Order of the Garter signed with monogram l.r: BL watercolour and bodycolour on ivory, held in an associated elaborate frame, the hinged reverse with red wax seals illustrating the crest and coat of arms of the Lloyd of Aston and Foxhall family 7 by 5 cm.; 2 ¾ by 2 in.

BERNARD LENS (BRITISH, 1682-1740), AFTER ANTONIO ALLEGRI, CALLED CORREGGIO

BERNARD LENS (BRITISH, 1682-1740), AFTER ANTONIO ALLEGRI, CALLED CORREGGIO A young lady, in red-lined blue dress, pearl necklace, plaited upswept hair, holding a dog in her arms signed, dated and inscribed on the backing card, 'Bernard Lens Fecti. Lond[i] after the Originall of in yυe Cabonet of the Rυt Honυbυlυe the Earl of Pembr[oke] after Coregio April:2:' and 'IL DONO D'IL GRAN: DUCA DA FLOR: A, FILIP: COM: DI PEMR: Corregio Pinxit B. Lens Fecit after yυe Originall April yυe:2:1717' on ivory rectangular, 3¼ x 2½ in. (82 x 64 mm.), Bernard Lens pear-wood frame

BERNARD LENS (BRITISH, 1682-1740), AFTER ANTONIO ALLEGRI, CALLED CORREGGIO

BERNARD LENS (BRITISH, 1682-1740), AFTER ANTONIO ALLEGRI, CALLED CORREGGIO A young lady, in red-lined blue dress, pearl necklace, plaited upswept hair, holding a dog in her arms signed, dated and inscribed on the backing card, 'Bernard Lens Fecti. Lond[i] after the Originall of in yυe Cabonet of the Rυt Honυbυlυe the Earl of Pembr[oke] after Coregio April:2:' and 'IL DONO D'IL GRAN: DUCA DA FLOR: A, FILIP: COM: DI PEMR: Corregio Pinxit B. Lens Fecit after yυe Originall April yυe:2:1717' on ivory rectangular, 3¼ x 2½ in. (82 x 64 mm.), Bernard Lens pear-wood frame

Bernard Lens, the Younger (English, 1681-1740),

Bernard Lens, the Younger (English, 1681-1740), "Portrait of a Nobleman", miniature watercolor on ivory or vellum; 2 3/4 in. x 1 1/2 in., etched en verso "Bernard Lens 1682-1740 / Signed BL 1724", in original frame with gold loop and beveled glass.

Bernard Lens (British, 1682-1740) A pair of portraits of the Whitmore family: William Whitmore (1682-1725), wearing blue coat with white embroidery and silver buttons, heavy gold brocade waistcoat, fringed white cravat and long lightly powdered

A pair of portraits of the Whitmore family: William Whitmore (1682-1725), wearing blue coat with white embroidery and silver buttons, heavy gold brocade waistcoat, fringed white cravat and long lightly powdered natural wig; Elizabeth Pope, Mrs William Whitmore (1681-1735) and Charles (1716-1770), she, wearing grey-blue dress over white underslip, a jewelled brooch and pendant pearl at her corsage, her brown hair curling over her right shoulder and red cloak across her lap, she holds her son, who wears white lace bonnet and loose white dress. He signed on the obverse with monogram and dated BL/ 1718 and signed and inscribed on the reverse William Whitmore Esqυr/ of Apley in Shrop-Shire/ Bernard Lens Fecit/ 1718; she signed on the obverse with monogram BL and signed and inscribed on the reverse Elizabeth daughυr/ of Roger Pope and wife/ of Willυm Whitmore of Apley/ Esq. with Charles their son/ Ann. Dom. 1718/ ætat. 35./ by B. Lens, turned and stained ivory frames. Oval, 78mm (3 1/16in) high (2) Provenance: Lady Whitmore; Christie's, 2 November 1971, lots 115 and 116 Purchased in 1972 Exhibited: Childhood, Sotheby's, 1988, nos.111 and 112 Portrait Miniatures from the Merchiston Collection, Scottish National Portrait Gallery, 23 September – 11 December 2005, nos. 12 and 13 Literature: Childhood, Exhibition Catalogue, 1988, p.73, ill.p.72 Stephen Lloyd, Exhibition Catalogue, 2005, pp.28-31 and p.58, ill.col.pls.7 and 8

Bernard (Goupy) Lens III (British, 1682-1740) 13.5 x 20cm

'Soldier Camp, Hampton Court Green 1731' Titled verso Pen, black and brown ink 13.5 x 20cm

BERNARD LENS (BRITISH, 1682-1740)

BERNARD LENS (BRITISH, 1682-1740) A young lady, in ochre satin open gown with white lining, fastened with a pearl, ruffled linen shift, royal blue satin mantle, her dark curling hair falling over her right shoulder on ivory oval, 3 in. (77 mm.) high, in oval turned wood frame

BERNARD LENS (BRITISH, 1682-1740)

BERNARD LENS (BRITISH, 1682-1740) Thomas Whitmore (1711-1773), in salmon vest with black embroidery, fine linen shirt with lace cuffs, blue satin mantle, curling fair hair, his right arm resting on a mossy tree trunk, holding a white handkerchief to a beagle below signed with monogram 'BL' (lower right) on ivory oval, 3 in. (76 mm.) high, in turned ivory frame stained to resemble ebonised wood, the reverse with backing paper inscribed 'Thomas._ nat. 1711. afterwards Sir Thomas K.B. married Anna dr of Sir Jn. Cope ob. 1773.'

Bernard Lens (British, 1682-1740) A Gentleman, wearing gold figured mole-coloured coat, matching waistcoat, white lace cravat, black cloak and long curled natural wig; together with a Lady in profile to the left, wearing blue dress and black ribbon

A Gentleman, wearing gold figured mole-coloured coat, matching waistcoat, white lace cravat, black cloak and long curled natural wig. Signed on the obverse with monogram and dated BL/ 1723, gold frame, the reverse with monogram AD; together with a Lady in profile to the left, wearing blue dress and black ribbon choker, English School, circa 1780, gold frame, the reverse glazed to reveal sheaf of hair tied with split seed pearls on opalescent glass. Oval, 36mm (1 7/16in) high (2)

Bernard Lens (British, 1682-1740) A Gentleman, wearing blue coat with gold buttons, frilled white cravat, curled and powdered wig worn long

A Gentleman, wearing blue coat with gold buttons, frilled white cravat, curled and powdered wig worn long. Signed on the obverse with monogram BL, gilt-metal mount. Oval, 38mm (1 1/2in) high

Bernard Lens (British, 1682-1740) A Gentleman, wearing blue coat with gold buttons, frilled white cravat, curled and powdered wig worn long

A Gentleman, wearing blue coat with gold buttons, frilled white cravat, curled and powdered wig worn long. Signed on the obverse with monogram BL, gilt-metal mount. Oval, 38mm (1 1/2in) high

BERNARD LENS 1682 - 1740 -A portrait miniature of

BERNARD LENS 1682 - 1740 -A portrait miniature of Ralph Littlehales, of Dawley, Shropshire, watercolour, probably on ivory, signed with monogram, BL, in gold, 2 in x 1.75 in, contained within a gilt metal oval frame.( unexamined out of frame) Ralph Littlehales was the grandfather of Jane Littlehales, wife of John Vaughan ( 1770-1852 ) of Chilton Grove, Co. Salop, m. 20th October 1790. Bernard Lens ( III ) 1682-1740, was the leading miniaturist from 1710-1740, and although possibly self-taught had many aristocratic and royal pupils. He is considered to be the first British miniaturist to work on ivory. Nannau, Schedule of Contents 1958 ( Case of Miniatures - M13 )

BERNARD LENS (BRITISH, 1682-1740)

BERNARD LENS (BRITISH, 1682-1740) Bacchus and Ariadne, Bacchus in fur-lined red cloak, laurels in his curling dark hair, holding a spear entwined with laurels in his right hand, his left hand outstretched to a bowl held by Ariadne, in white dress and brown cloak, blue ribbons and strand of pearls with ruby-set pendant in her upswept curling fair hair, above her head gold crown set with stars, a fawn holding an urn; seascape with ship and sky background signed and dated on a paper label fixed to reverse of the ivory: 'Senjor Perigreeni Inven:it an Itailain brought over by my Lord Manchester to Paint ye Dome of St Pauls Catherdrall in year 1709 Bernard Lens Fecit. Sep:br 10 : in ye same year'. on a stout piece of ivory rectangular, 5 3/8 x 4½ in. (137 x 114 mm.), ebonised wood frame