Lot 2026: Thomas Watling (fl.1801-3) Australian Miniature of John White Esq, Surgeon General of New South Wales 2 x 1.5in. & tassie type plaque

Name: Thomas Watling (fl.1801-3) Australian Miniature of John White Esq, Surgeon General of New South Wales 2 x 1.5in. & tassie type plaque
Brand: Gorringes
SKU: eubsawgxs2

Est: £3,000 GBP - £5,000 GBPSold:

GorringesLewes, United KingdomDecember 06, 2007

Item Overview

Description

Thomas Watling (1762-c.1814) Australian
unframed oil on ivory
Miniature of John White Esq, Surgeon General of New South Wales
signed and dated N.S.Wales 1792
2 x 1.5in. and a tassie type plaque of Nelson.

Artist or Maker

Thomas (1801) Watling

Condition Report

Not framed, slight curvature to the ivory and speckled with dirt and a small rubbed area to the left of his buttons, otherwise good condition. The Nelson plaque also in good condition.
Name of sitter and rank delicately painted onto a piece of paper which is attached to the back of the miniature.
Provenance; local general dealer purchased it amongst other items from a family who were emigrating to Australia. They sold him a number of ''old colonial'' and ''old money'' items but nothing related to this item.

Auction Details

Fine Art, Antiques & Collectables

Gorringes

December 06, 2007, 10:00 AM GMT

15 North Street, Lewes, SXE, BN7 2PD, UK

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