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Portrait Miniature of a Naval Officer
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Portrait Miniature of a Naval Officer

18th century
Description

Set against a stormy cloud backdrop, this experienced naval officer, traditionally known as George Powell, is shown wearing a navy coat with gold-edged white facings and a tied cravat. His powdered wig is tied in a queue with a narrow ribbon.

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Dating to the 1780s, the portrait is set in the original gold frame enclosed on the reverse and with a watch top hanger.

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Provenance: Bonhams, 2007

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International Shipping: £20

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APHA Reg.: ZTGHKHSV

Physical Dimensions
Height
6.6cm (2.60")
Width
5.2cm (2.05")
Declaration

Wigs on the Green has dated this Georgian Naval Portrait Miniature to the 18th Century.

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SA985138
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7312
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Description
Set against a stormy cloud backdrop, this experienced naval officer, traditionally known as George Powell, is shown wearing a navy coat with gold-edged white facings and a tied cravat. His powdered wig is tied in a queue with a narrow ribbon.
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Dating to the 1780s, the portrait is set in the original gold frame enclosed on the reverse and with a watch top hanger.
Wigs on the Green

Provenance: Bonhams, 2007

International Shipping: £20

APHA Reg.: ZTGHKHSV

Height
6.6cm (2.60")
Width
5.2cm (2.05")
Date of Manufacture

Wigs on the Green has dated this Georgian Naval Portrait Miniature to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA985138
Dealers Internal Ref
7312
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Small portraiture of character & historical interest

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An oval Georgian portrait miniature depicting a naval officer in a navy blue coat with a white cravat, set inside a gilt metal frame with a suspension loop.
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Archive I An oval Georgian portrait miniature depicting a naval officer in a navy blue coat with a white cravat, set inside a gilt metal frame with a suspension loop.

Portrait Miniature of a Naval Officer

Archive II An oval Georgian portrait miniature depicting a naval officer in a navy blue coat with a white cravat, set inside a gilt metal frame with a suspension loop. View II
Archive III An oval Georgian portrait miniature depicting a naval officer in a navy blue coat with a white cravat, set inside a gilt metal frame with a suspension loop. View III
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An oval Georgian portrait miniature depicting a naval officer in a navy blue coat with a white cravat, set inside a gilt metal frame with a suspension loop.
Portrait Miniature of a Naval Officer
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An oval Georgian portrait miniature depicting a naval officer in a navy blue coat with a white cravat, set inside a gilt metal frame with a suspension loop.
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Portrait miniatures are small, detailed painted likenesses that gained prominence during the 16th century and peaked in popularity during the Georgian and Victorian eras. They were created as portable tokens of affection, remembrance, or loyalty before the invention of photography.

Most 18th-century portrait miniatures were painted using watercolour ground pigments applied to thin sheets of ivory or vellum. These paintings were enclosed under protective glass covers and set into brass, copper gilt, or precious metal lockets and frames.

Authentic pieces display extremely fine hatching or stippling brush techniques, period-accurate clothing, hair fashions, and natural age-related characteristics such as minor surface fading or oxidisation on the metal casing. Examining the reverse casing and backing materials also provides clues to the era of assembly.

Portrait miniatures can be incorporated into modern interiors by grouping them within a curated gallery wall or displaying them inside a glazed glass dome on a bookshelf or desk. Pairing classic miniatures with contemporary dark backdrops creates an engaging visual contrast.

To preserve a portrait miniature, display it away from direct sunlight and artificial light sources that cause pigment fading. Maintain a stable indoor humidity level to prevent the organic substrate from warping or cracking, and avoid opening the sealed glass frame.
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