Wigs on the Green has dated this piece to the 18th Century.
Handsomely attired in a turquoise blue coat trimmed with braid and a matching waistcoat befitting a nobleman at court, the gentleman’s story is now sadly lost. The portrait is signed with the artist’s initials bottom left. In fine condition, it resides in the original gold and silver bracelet style frame set with circular-cut diamonds.
George Engleheart (1750-1829) ranks amongst the most talented of the artists that were working during the Georgian heyday of portrait miniature painting. During his career he painted over 4,800 miniature portraits with 1788 being a particularly busy year for him with more than 220 completed commissions.
Size: 42 x 38mm
Provenance: Edward Grosvenor Paine, Christie's 1979 ; Important Miniatures, Sotheby’s 2008; UK Private Collection
Literature: George Engleheart and his Nephew, 2016 - illus. p48
APHA Registration: JJ2VJ9WQ
Wigs on the Green has dated this piece to the 18th Century.
Small portraiture of character & historical interest
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George Engleheart, Fine Portrait Miniature Diamonds
