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Sir William John Newton Portrait of a Cavalry Officer
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Sir William John Newton Portrait of a Cavalry Officer

19th century
Sold 11 December 2024 · Wigs on the Green
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With his dashing good looks and handsome uniform, this young officer would not have been short of willing partners at the Assembly Room ball and may even have broken a few hearts in his day! The style of his military coat with its braiding and tall collar, together with his swept hair style, date the portrait to around 1810 or the Regency period.

This finely-drafted miniature is housed in its original gold plated frame, the reverse with a glazed aperture filled with plaited hair.

Sir William John Newton (1785-1869) trained under his father as an engraver before becoming a portrait miniaturist. His London studio attracted a distinguished clientele and he was appointed miniature painter to William IV & Queen Adelaide in 1833 before being knighted by Queen Victoria in 1837. His works are critically well acclaimed with examples held in the Royal Collection and at the V & A Museum.

Framed Size: 85 x 72mm

APHA Registration: NDVLSP5G

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
8.5cm (3.35")
Width
7.2cm (2.83")
Reference Numbers
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SA1112783
Dealers Internal Reference
GU502
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Description
With his dashing good looks and handsome uniform, this young officer would not have been short of willing partners at the Assembly Room ball and may even have broken a few hearts in his day! The style of his military coat with its braiding and tall collar, together with his swept hair style, date the portrait to around 1810 or the Regency period.
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This finely-drafted miniature is housed in its original gold plated frame, the reverse with a glazed aperture filled with plaited hair.
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fig 1. An oval-shaped antique miniature portrait of a cavalry officer in a gold pendant frame.
fig 1. Sir William John Newton Portrait of a Cavalry Officer

Sir William John Newton (1785-1869) trained under his father as an engraver before becoming a portrait miniaturist. His London studio attracted a distinguished clientele and he was appointed miniature painter to William IV & Queen Adelaide in 1833 before being knighted by Queen Victoria in 1837. His works are critically well acclaimed with examples held in the Royal Collection and at the V & A Museum.

Framed Size: 85 x 72mm

APHA Registration: NDVLSP5G

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
8.5cm (3.35")
Width
7.2cm (2.83")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1112783
Dealers Internal Ref
GU502
Wigs on the Green
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Small portraiture of character & historical interest

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An oval-shaped antique miniature portrait of a cavalry officer in a gold pendant frame.
Sir William John Newton Portrait of a Cavalry Officer
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An oval-shaped antique miniature portrait of a cavalry officer in a gold pendant frame.
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  • ObjectJewellery
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialGold, Glass, Watercolour, Ivory
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsHand-painted watercolour, Oval gold frame, Hinged pendant loop, Uniform detail
  • SizeH 8.5 cm (3 in) x W 7.2 cm (3 in)

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A miniature portrait is a small, highly detailed painting, typically executed in watercolour on ivory, vellum, or card during the 16th to 19th centuries, often housed in a protective pendant or case.

Traditional materials included watercolour or gouache applied to thin slices of ivory, vellum, or paper, encased in metal frames made of gold, brass, or gilt metal, often featuring glass crystals.

Authentic pieces exhibit fine stippling and brushwork visible under magnification, natural ageing of the support material such as ivory grain, and period-appropriate mounting hardware like hand-cut bezels.

These pieces can be displayed in small grouping arrangements on velvet-lined wall panels, placed within cabinet displays, or styled on miniature tabletop easel stands within study or library spaces.

Preservation requires keeping the artwork away from direct sunlight to prevent pigment fading, maintaining stable humidity levels, and avoiding moisture exposure to protect delicate watercolours and organic substrates.
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