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Colourful Miniature Portrait of a Boy Circa 1730
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Colourful Miniature Portrait of a Boy Circa 1730

18th century
Description

During the 1700s it was customary for young boys, once breeched, to follow the fashion of their fathers. Such is the case for this young boy in his scarlet coat and white necktie. He even wears a smart blonde periwig.

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Painted in oil on copper and set behind convex glass in what appears to be the original gold frame that is enclosed on the reverse.

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Provenance: Private UK collection

Physical Dimensions
Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA986824
Dealers Internal Reference
7361
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Description
During the 1700s it was customary for young boys, once breeched, to follow the fashion of their fathers. Such is the case for this young boy in his scarlet coat and white necktie. He even wears a smart blonde periwig.
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Painted in oil on copper and set behind convex glass in what appears to be the original gold frame that is enclosed on the reverse.
Wigs on the Green

Provenance: Private UK collection

Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA986824
Dealers Internal Ref
7361
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

Wigs on the Green
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Yorkshire
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Wigs on the Green
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Location: York, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
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Colourful Miniature Portrait of a Boy circa 1730
Colourful Miniature Portrait of a Boy circa 1730
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Colourful Miniature Portrait of a Boy circa 1730
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