Lot 186 · Old Master & British Drawings & Watercolours
Portrait of Miss Frances Head (1780-1862), half-length, as a child, wearing an elaborately trimmed dress and bonnet
John Downman A.r.a. · pencil, stump and watercolour, oval
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- Estimate
- £800–£1,200 hammer ≈ $1,207–$1,811
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Old Master & British Drawings & Watercolours, London (South Kensington) · 9 December 2015
- Dimensions
- 8 ¼ x 6 ¾ in. (21 x 17.2 cm.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-4075995
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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John Downman A.r.a., Portrait of Miss Frances Head (1780-1862), half-length, as a child, wearing an elaborately trimmed dress and bonnet. Christie's, 9 Dec 2015, lot 186. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4075995.
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John Downman A.r.a., Portrait of Miss Frances Head (1780-1862), half-length, as a child, wearing an elaborately trimmed dress and bonnet. Christie's, 9 Dec 2015, lot 186. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4075995.
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| Artist | Lot | vs. estimate | Result USD, incl. premium | Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Downman A.r.a. | Portrait of a lady, half-length, wearing an elaborate bonnet | $1,225 | Christie's, Dec 2015 | |
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