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Frederick Buck, Miniature Portrait of an Officer
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Frederick Buck, Miniature Portrait of an Officer

19th century
Sold 21 November 2024 · Wigs on the Green
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This fresh-faced sandy-haired officer in his red coat has a silver epaulette and a cross-belt showing the regimental badge of the 28th Regiment. The 28th (North Gloucestershire) Regiment of Foot was first raised in 1694 and was active in many campaigns. During the early 1800s, when this miniature was painted, the Regiment saw action during the Napoleonic Wars.

In excellent fresh condition, the miniature is set in the original gold-plated frame that is enclosed reverse.

The younger son of an Irish silversmith, Frederick Buck (1765-1840) was a prolific and resourceful artist working mostly in his native Cork where his sitters comprised the local gentry and the passing military. He married twice and had at least eight children.

Size: 68 x 54mm + hanger

Provenance: UK Private Collection

APHA Registration: 51G1MKWA

Date of Manufacture

Wigs on the Green has dated this Antique Miniature Portrait to the Regency era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
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SA1097167
Dealers Internal Reference
9072M
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This fresh-faced sandy-haired officer in his red coat has a silver epaulette and a cross-belt showing the regimental badge of the 28th Regiment.
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The 28th (North Gloucestershire) Regiment of Foot was first raised in 1694 and was active in many campaigns.
Wigs on the Green

During the early 1800s, when this miniature was painted, the Regiment saw action during the Napoleonic Wars.

fig 1. An oval antique miniature portrait depicting a military officer in a red uniform against a pale background.
fig 1. Frederick Buck, Miniature Portrait of an Officer

In excellent fresh condition, the miniature is set in the original gold-plated frame that is enclosed reverse.

The younger son of an Irish silversmith, Frederick Buck (1765-1840) was a prolific and resourceful artist working mostly in his native Cork where his sitters comprised the local gentry and the passing military. He married twice and had at least eight children.

Size: 68 x 54mm + hanger

Provenance: UK Private Collection

APHA Registration: 51G1MKWA

Date of Manufacture

Wigs on the Green has dated this Antique Miniature Portrait to the Regency era.

Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1097167
Dealers Internal Ref
9072M
Wigs on the Green
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Small portraiture of character & historical interest

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Archive I An oval antique miniature portrait depicting a military officer in a red uniform against a pale background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Frederick Buck, Miniature Portrait of an Officer

Archive II An oval antique miniature portrait depicting a military officer in a red uniform against a pale background. View II
Archive III An oval antique miniature portrait depicting a military officer in a red uniform against a pale background. View III
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An oval antique miniature portrait depicting a military officer in a red uniform against a pale background.
Frederick Buck, miniature portrait of an officer
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An oval antique miniature portrait depicting a military officer in a red uniform against a pale background.
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  • ObjectMiniature Painting
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialIvory, Watercolour, Gold
  • ColourMulticoloured
  • MotifsMilitary uniform, Oval format, Hand-painted details
  • SizeH 7 cm (3 in) x W 5 cm (2 in)

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Miniature portraits are small, highly detailed paintings executed on materials such as ivory, vellum, or card, typically produced during the 16th to 19th centuries before the widespread use of photography.

Artists traditionally used watercolour or gouache applied to thin slices of ivory, vellum, copper, or paper, often housed in protective glass lockets, pendants, or wooden cases.

Authentic pieces exhibit meticulous brushwork visible under magnification, age-appropriate backing materials, historical framing techniques, and often feature artist signatures or contemporary inscriptions on the reverse.

These works display effectively when grouped in small gallery arrangements on walls, showcased inside antique vitrines, or placed upon mantelpieces within protective desk stands.

Preservation requires keeping the artworks away from direct sunlight to prevent pigment fading, maintaining stable humidity levels, and avoiding moisture contact, especially for pieces painted on delicate ivory.
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