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A Superb 18th Century Small Miniature of an Officer in Uniform by Patrick John Mcmoreland - Signed
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A Superb 18th Century Small Miniature of an Officer in Uniform by Patrick John Mcmoreland - Signed

18th century
Sold 24 November 2024 · Gill Coe Antiques & Interiors
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A beautifully painted small 18th century miniature by Patrick John Mc Moreland (1741 - 1809). It shows a officer in a grey wig in his uniform believed to be the King's Dragoon Guards c. 1758. The miniature measures 3.7cm x 3.2cm. The figure '293' indicates a number in a private collection.

Patrick John McMoreland (1741-1809) was born in Scotland in 1741. He worked in Scotland, Manchester and London. McMoreland exhibited at the Society of Artists (1774-1775 and at the Royal Academy from 1776-1782. He trained and lectured on art in 1800. His miniature work was exquisite , and he signed his work P.Mc. Examples of his work are in the Victoria & Albert Museum and also in the British Museum. He died some time in 1809.

Ivory Reg: J7AUL4DT

Date of Manufacture

Gill Coe Antiques & Interiors has dated this Georgian Miniature Portrait to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
3.7cm (1.46")
Width
3.2cm (1.26")
Reference Numbers
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SA1108688
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DGJ
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Description
A beautifully painted small 18th century miniature by Patrick John Mc Moreland (1741 - 1809). It shows a officer in a grey wig in his uniform believed to be the King's Dragoon Guards c. 1758. The miniature measures 3.7cm x 3.2cm. The figure '293' indicates a number in a private collection.
fig 1. An 18th-century oval miniature portrait of an officer in a red uniform, set within a gold-plated frame inside a purple velvet-lined case.
fig 1. A Superb 18th Century Small Miniature of an Officer in Uniform by Patrick John Mcmoreland - Signed

Patrick John McMoreland (1741-1809) was born in Scotland in 1741. He worked in Scotland, Manchester and London. McMoreland exhibited at the Society of Artists (1774-1775 and at the Royal Academy from 1776-1782. He trained and lectured on art in 1800. His miniature work was exquisite , and he signed his work P.Mc. Examples of his work are in the Victoria & Albert Museum and also in the British Museum. He died some time in 1809.

Ivory Reg: J7AUL4DT

Date of Manufacture

Gill Coe Antiques & Interiors has dated this Georgian Miniature Portrait to the 18th Century.

Height
3.7cm (1.46")
Width
3.2cm (1.26")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1108688
Dealers Internal Ref
DGJ
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Archive I An 18th-century oval miniature portrait of an officer in a red uniform, set within a gold-plated frame inside a purple velvet-lined case. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Superb 18th Century Small Miniature of an Officer in Uniform by Patrick John Mcmoreland - Signed

Archive II An 18th-century oval miniature portrait of an officer in a red uniform, set within a gold-plated frame inside a purple velvet-lined case. View II
Archive III An 18th-century oval miniature portrait of an officer in a red uniform, set within a gold-plated frame inside a purple velvet-lined case. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century oval miniature portrait of an officer in a red uniform, set within a gold-plated frame inside a purple velvet-lined case. View IV
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An 18th-century oval miniature portrait of an officer in a red uniform, set within a gold-plated frame inside a purple velvet-lined case.
A Superb 18th Century Small Miniature of an Officer in Uniform by Patrick John McMoreland - Signed
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An 18th-century oval miniature portrait of an officer in a red uniform, set within a gold-plated frame inside a purple velvet-lined case.
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  • ObjectMiniature Paintings
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialIvory, Watercolour, Gold, Glass, Silk
  • ColourRed
  • MotifsMilitary uniform, Powdered wig, Oval format, Artist signature
  • SizeH 3.7 cm (1 in) x W 3.2 cm (1 in)

A Georgian portrait miniature is a small, highly detailed painting, typically executed on ivory, vellum, or card during the Georgian era, often designed to be worn as jewellery or kept in a fitted case as a memento.

These works were commonly painted in watercolour or gouache on thin slices of ivory, supported by card or paper, and housed in metal frames often made of gold, copper alloy, or pinchbeck, frequently backed with glass or hair compartments.

Authentication involves examining the stippling and cross-hatching brushwork characteristic of the period, checking for artist signatures or monograms, inspecting the construction of the frame, and verifying the substrate under magnification.

These small artworks can be displayed in groupings on narrow wall spaces, mounted within shadow boxes, or placed on specialised plate stands within a study or library to add historical depth and intimate scale.

Preservation requires keeping the item away from direct sunlight to prevent pigment fading, maintaining stable relative humidity and temperature levels, and avoiding direct contact with moisture or cleaning chemicals.
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