Lot 147 · Important Portrait Miniatures, Gold Boxes & Objects of Vertu
Captain James Stewart, facing right in blue coat with large gold buttons, yellow waistcoat and frilled cravat, powdered hair en queue
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- Estimate
- £1,500–£2,500 hammer ≈ $2,188–$3,647
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — IMPORTANT PORTRAIT MINIATURES, GOLD BOXES & OBJECTS OF VERTU, London · 28 May 2002
- Record ID
- TB-2026-6142473
- Record
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John Downman A.r.a., Captain James Stewart, facing right in blue coat with large gold buttons, yellow waistcoat and frilled cravat, powdered hair en queue. Christie's, 28 May 2002, lot 147. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-6142473.
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John Downman A.r.a., Captain James Stewart, facing right in blue coat with large gold buttons, yellow waistcoat and frilled cravat, powdered hair en queue. Christie's, 28 May 2002, lot 147. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-6142473.
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From the same sale Important Portrait Miniatures, Gold Boxes & Objects of Vertu · May 2002
| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| A noble lady, facing right in lace-bordered blue dress with white bod… | Charles Edward Dixon | £1,200–£1,500 | |
| Frederick VI (1768-1839), King of Denmark 1808-1839, facing right in … | Heinrich Jakob Aldenrath | £400–£600 | |
| The Hon. Mrs William Cockayne (d. 1838), standing before a pillar wit… | Richard Crosse | £2,500–£3,500 | |
| A young gentleman, facing right in blue-lined grey cloak, white shirt… | CIRCLE OF PETER CROSS (c. 1645-1724) | £600–£800 | |
| A young gentleman and lady; he, facing right in green coat and lace c… | NICOLAS-ANDRÉ COURTOIS (1734-1806) | £600–£800 | |
| Frederick I of Brandenburg (1657-1713), King in Prussia 1701-1713, fa… | SAMUEL BLESENDORF (1633-1706) | £1,500–£2,500 |
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