Lot 129: Edward Tayler, R.S.M. (British, 1828-1906)

A Young Boy, named Alick, possibly Alexander Hohenlohe, standing in a landcape with a pipe to his chest, wearing rust coloured tunic over a white chemise, his strawberry blonde hair falling back from his face in waves.
Signed on obverse Ed Tayler, gilt-metal frame, the reverse engraved ALICK/ Age 6 Years/ 1867.
Oval, 73mm (2 7/8in) high
Provenance: Maria Francisca 'Pimpinella' de Hohenlohe-Langenburg, Marquesa de Belvís de las Navas (1922-2007); Bonhams, London, 24 June 2004, lot 190.