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Miniature Portrait by Thomas Richmond
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Miniature Portrait by Thomas Richmond

18th century
Description

Turban caps trimmed with ostrich feathers and jewels were initially worn in Europe by aristocratic ladies during the 1770s as exotica at fancy dress balls. By the early 1800s though they were, according to the Daily Mail (March 1802), “no longer exclusively the fashion for full dresses” and whilst the prevailing colours for hats were at that time rose and white, “sky blue in turbans shews itself at intervals”.

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This young lady, shown in part-profile, is therefore dressed in the very latest fashion with her long auburn curls topped with an eye-catching turban cap with trailing gold tassels.

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The portrait is set in a gold fausse-montre frame, the reverse glazed to show plaited hair.

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Born at Kew where his father was an innkeeper, Thomas Richmond (1771-1837) was fortunate to have the opportunity to study painting under the direction of his mother’s cousin, the well-established miniaturist George Engleheart whose influence is apparent in his work.

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Provenance: Sotheby's June 1975

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APHA Registration: 7EHVGJ3S

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Physical Dimensions
Height
7.2cm (2.83")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Declaration

Wigs on the Green has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

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SA1031797
Dealers Internal Reference
7448
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Description
Turban caps trimmed with ostrich feathers and jewels were initially worn in Europe by aristocratic ladies during the 1770s as exotica at fancy dress balls. By the early 1800s though they were, according to the Daily Mail (March 1802), “no longer exclusively the fashion for full dresses” and whilst the prevailing colours for hats were at that time rose and white, “sky blue in turbans shews itself at intervals”.
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This young lady, shown in part-profile, is therefore dressed in the very latest fashion with her long auburn curls topped with an eye-catching turban cap with trailing gold tassels.
Wigs on the Green
fig 1. Miniature Portrait by Thomas Richmond
fig 1. Miniature Portrait by Thomas Richmond

The portrait is set in a gold fausse-montre frame, the reverse glazed to show plaited hair.

Born at Kew where his father was an innkeeper, Thomas Richmond (1771-1837) was fortunate to have the opportunity to study painting under the direction of his mother’s cousin, the well-established miniaturist George Engleheart whose influence is apparent in his work.

Provenance: Sotheby's June 1975

APHA Registration: 7EHVGJ3S

Height
7.2cm (2.83")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Date of Manufacture

Wigs on the Green has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1031797
Dealers Internal Ref
7448
Wigs on the Green
Wigs on the Green
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2020

Small portraiture of character & historical interest

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Miniature Portrait by Thomas Richmond
Miniature Portrait by Thomas Richmond
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