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John Nixon Drawing, 1786
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John Nixon Drawing, 1786

18th century
Sold 29 November 2023 · Wigs on the Green
This “John Nixon Drawing, 1786” found a buyer.

It was listed by Wigs on the Green. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

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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.

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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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Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
31cm (12.20")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA761225
Dealers Internal Reference
6830
Dealers Notes

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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

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
31cm (12.20")
Width
25cm (9.84")
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

Wigs on the Green
Telephone 07962 257915
Location
York
Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/wigsonthegreen
Verified Since May 2020
Items For Sale 83
Items Sold 319
Wigs on the Green
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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  • Period18th century
  • SizeH 31 cm (12 in) x W 25 cm (10 in)
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