Lot 139: Thomas Wheeler (fl. circa 1783-1810?) Profile portrait of a military officer; Profile portrait of a young lady Silhouette painted on card

Thomas Wheeler (fl. circa 1783-1810?) Profile portrait of a military officer; Profile portrait of a young lady Silhouette painted on card, a pair The first signed 'T Wheeler Windsor Sept 1811' verso, with old ink inscription to backboard 'Major General Howard Vyse drawn by an officer's daughter 1794', in later hand to backing paper 'Major Gen Howard Vyse by J Wheeler Windsor Sept 1811 (signed)' The second with old ink inscription to backboard 'Miss G A Vyse', in later hand to backing paper 'Miss G A Vyse 1 of pr by J. Wheeler Windsor Sept 1811' Each 12.7cm x 9.7cm, ovals In gilt gesso oval frames See McKechnie, Sue 'British Silhouette Artists and their Work 1760-1860', p. 644-5 where a reference is made to a 1st August 1810 portrait of a Miss G A Vyse.