7th Mar, 2024 10:00
Fine & Decorative Arts
208
George Patten (British, 1801-1865), a portrait miniature to memorialise a young man, painted in blue coat and white cravat, circa. 1820, on ivory, glazed hair with pearl encrusted funerary urn on opalescent backing to reverse, 5.4 by 4.3cm, yellow metal, chased foliate scroll framed, Ivory Act Exemption Certificate No: ERU9AFJW.
Note: George Patten was born to William Patten, a RA exhibited miniature painter, training under his father before enrolling at the Royal Academy Schools. Noted for traveling to Germany in early 1840 to paint a portrait of Prince Albert, later exhibited at the Royal Academy. He was later appointed portrait painter to the Prince.
Sold for £220
George Patten (British, 1801-1865), a portrait miniature to memorialise a young man, painted in blue coat and white cravat, circa. 1820, on ivory, glazed hair with pearl encrusted funerary urn on opalescent backing to reverse, 5.4 by 4.3cm, yellow metal, chased foliate scroll framed, Ivory Act Exemption Certificate No: ERU9AFJW.
Auction: Fine & Decorative Arts, 7th Mar, 2024
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Tuesday 5th March 10.00am - 4.00pm
Wednesday 6th March 10.00am - 4.00pm
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