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John Nixon Drawing, 1786
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John Nixon Drawing, 1786

18th century
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An unframed pencil, pen and ink sketch on laid paper of an old lady in a straw hat seated with a basket sorting her flowers (or vegetables). Signed with a monogram bottom left and dated, 1786.

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John Nixon (1755-1818) was a wealthy merchant who enjoyed capturing likenesses of the characters he encountered on his travels.

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The drawing is professionally mounted with a watercolour wash border; ready for framing. It is in fine condition with very light age-browning.

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Size: 76 x 97mm ; mounted, 314 x 255mm

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International Shipping: £20

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Physical Dimensions
Height
31cm (12.20")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA761225
Dealers Internal Reference
6830
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Description
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An unframed pencil, pen and ink sketch on laid paper of an old lady in a straw hat seated with a basket sorting her flowers (or vegetables). Signed with a monogram bottom left and dated, 1786.

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John Nixon (1755-1818) was a wealthy merchant who enjoyed capturing likenesses of the characters he encountered on his travels.
Wigs on the Green
fig 1. John Nixon Drawing, 1786
fig 1. John Nixon Drawing, 1786

The drawing is professionally mounted with a watercolour wash border; ready for framing. It is in fine condition with very light age-browning.

Size: 76 x 97mm ; mounted, 314 x 255mm

International Shipping: £20

Height
31cm (12.20")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA761225
Dealers Internal Ref
6830
Wigs on the Green
Wigs on the Green
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2020

Small portraiture of character & historical interest

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Wigs on the Green
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John Nixon Drawing, 1786
John Nixon Drawing, 1786
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John Nixon Drawing, 1786
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