James Sparkes, facing right in aubergine coloured coat, white waistcoat and frilled cravat, powdered wig en queue — GEORGE ENGLEHEART (1750-1829)

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Estimate: £1,000–£1,500 hammer ≈ $1,420–$2,130
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Sale: Christie's — IMPORTANT PORTRAIT MINIATURES, GOLD BOXES & OBJECTS OF VERTU, London · 21 November 2000
Record ID: TB-2026-6330956
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George Engleheart, James Sparkes, facing right in aubergine coloured coat, white waistcoat and frilled cravat, powdered wig en queue. Christie's, 21 Nov 2000, lot 126. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-6330956.

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George Engleheart, James Sparkes, facing right in aubergine coloured coat, white waistcoat and frilled cravat, powdered wig en queue. Christie's, 21 Nov 2000, lot 126. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-6330956.

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Ozias Humphry, R.A. (1742-1810), in profile to the left in claret col…	Henry Spicer	£2,000–£3,000
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