Lot 324: JAMES NIXON (BRITISH, C. 1741-1812)

JAMES NIXON (BRITISH, C. 1741-1812)
A young gentleman, in blue coat with black collar and gold buttons, yellow waistcoat and frilled cravat, powdered hair en queue
on ivory
oval, 1 3/8 in. (35 mm.) high, silver-gilt frame with old-cut diamond surround and pierced old-cut diamond border, the reverse with locks of hair and gold wire on opalescent glass within split-pearl border

with S. J. Phillips Ltd., London, 1961, acquired by Dr Anton C. R. Dreesmann (inventory no. F-112).
Dr Anton C. R. Dreesmann Collection; Christie's, London, 11 April 2002, lot 733.

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