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Lot 112 · Important Portrait Miniatures and Objects of Vertu

A young gentleman, in dark grey velvet coat and waistcoat, lace cravat, powdered bag wig

John Smart

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Estimate
£2,000–£3,000 hammer ≈ $3,512–$5,267
Result
Performance
Sale
Christie's — IMPORTANT PORTRAIT MINIATURES AND OBJECTS OF VERTU, London · 6 July 2005
Record ID
TB-2026-5787277
Record
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John Smart, A young gentleman, in dark grey velvet coat and waistcoat, lace cravat, powdered bag wig. Christie's, 6 Jul 2005, lot 112. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5787277.

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John Smart, A young gentleman, in dark grey velvet coat and waistcoat, lace cravat, powdered bag wig. Christie's, 6 Jul 2005, lot 112. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5787277.

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