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Lot 175 · Important Gold Boxes,objects of Vertu & Portrait Miniatures

Richard Twining (1749-1824), in blue coat, multi-coloured floral embroidered white waistcoat and lace cravat, powdered hair en queue

John Smart

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Estimate
£4,000–£6,000 hammer ≈ $7,221–$10,832
Result
Performance
Sale
Christie's — IMPORTANT GOLD BOXES,OBJECTS OF VERTU & PORTRAIT MINIATURES, London · 25 May 2004
Record ID
TB-2026-5923207
Record
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John Smart, Richard Twining (1749-1824), in blue coat, multi-coloured floral embroidered white waistcoat and lace cravat, powdered hair en queue. Christie's, 25 May 2004, lot 175. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5923207.

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John Smart, Richard Twining (1749-1824), in blue coat, multi-coloured floral embroidered white waistcoat and lace cravat, powdered hair en queue. Christie's, 25 May 2004, lot 175. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5923207.

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From the same sale Important Gold Boxes,objects of Vertu & Portrait Miniatures · May 2004

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