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FS39: Two Day Fine Art Sale

Follower of George Engleheart [Early 19th Century] - A Miniature Portrait of Admiral Sir Pulteney Malcolm,

Auction Lot FS39/291

Follower of George Engleheart [early 19th Century] - A miniature portrait of Admiral Sir Pulteney Malcolm,- head and shoulders with short wavy grey hair and brown eyes, wearing naval uniform, sky background, on ivory, oval, 9.6cm.
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Follower of George Engleheart [Early 19th Century] - A Miniature Portrait of Admiral Sir Pulteney Malcolm, (FS39/291) offered in our Two Day Fine Art Sale starting on 10th July 2018 at our salerooms in Exeter, Devon.

Lot Description

Follower of George Engleheart [early 19th Century] - A miniature portrait of Admiral Sir Pulteney Malcolm,- head and shoulders with short wavy grey hair and brown eyes, wearing naval uniform, sky background, on ivory, oval, 9.6cm.

Provenance

Christies Fine Miniatures And Objects Of Vertu 15 June 1976, Lot 31

Price Realised

£1,350

VAT

VAT on Buyer's Premium

Department

Pictures

Fine Art Category

Miniatures

Sale Information

FS39: Two Day Fine Art Sale
Tuesday, 10th July 2018
Okehampton Street, Exeter

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Follower of George Engleheart [Early 19th Century] - A Miniature Portrait of Admiral Sir Pulteney Malcolm,

Auction Lot: FS39/291

Follower of George Engleheart [early 19th Century] - A miniature portrait of Admiral Sir Pulteney Malcolm,- head and shoulders with short wavy grey hair and brown eyes, wearing naval uniform, sky background, on ivory, oval, 9.6cm.

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