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Lot 50: Thomas Day (British, c.1732-c.1807)

Est: £700 GBP - £900 GBPSold:
BonhamsLondon, United KingdomNovember 17, 2004

Item Overview

Description

A Gentleman, wearing blue coat with large gold buttons, cream waistcoat and frilled white cravat, his hair powdered and worn en queue
signed on obverse with initials and dated T.D. 1785, gold frame with split pearl border, the reverse with brooch clasp attachment
Oval, 48mm. (1 7/8ins.) high

Artist or Maker

Notes

This is an exceptional example of Thomas Day's work, showing the attention to facial detail that one would normally associate with John Smart.

Auction Details

Fine Portrait Miniatures

by
Bonhams
November 17, 2004, 12:00 AM EST

101 New Bond Street, London, LDN, W1S 1SR, UK