Lot 25: EDUARDO MOIRA (PORTUGESE, 1817-1887)

EDUARDO MOIRA (PORTUGESE, 1817-1887)
A large portrait miniature of a lady, probably a lady-in-waiting to Queen Victoria, full-length in a landscape, in lilac silk dress embroidered with flowers, white lace-bordered underdress with lace sleeves set with lilac ribbons, lace shawl over her shoulders and tied at corsage, wearing a blue enamelled gold bracelet set with pearls, and two hair bracelets, blue sapphire, gold and pearl rings, gem-set earrings and lace cap, her right arm resting on a carved stone plinth draped with tasselled silk shawl, a Maltese Terrier looking up towards its owner, the landscape with deer, water and trees
on ivory
rectangular with arched top, 19¾ x 13 1/8 in. (500 x 334 mm.), gilt-wood frame

Documents accompanying the present miniature indicate that the miniature belonged Miss Helen Fergusson (c. 1844-1938), daughter of Sir William Fergusson, 1st Bt. of Spittlehaugh.

Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
EDUARDO MOIRA (PORTUGESE, 1817-1887)
A large portrait miniature of a lady, probably a lady-in-waiting to Queen Victoria, full-length in a landscape, in lilac silk dress embroidered with flowers, white lace-bordered underdress with lace sleeves set with lilac ribbons, lace shawl over her shoulders and tied at corsage, wearing a blue enamelled gold bracelet set with pearls, and two hair bracelets, blue sapphire, gold and pearl rings, gem-set earrings and lace cap, her right arm resting on a carved stone plinth draped with tasselled silk shawl, a Maltese Terrier looking up towards its owner, the landscape with deer, water and trees
on ivory
rectangular with arched top, 19¾ x 13 1/8 in. (500 x 334 mm.), gilt-wood frame