λNathaniel Hone RA (Irish 1718-1784)

λNathaniel Hone RA (Irish 1718-1784)

Portrait miniature of an officer in uniform with powdered hair

Signed with initials and dated NH/1761 (centre right)

Oval, in a gilt metal frame with glazed reverse

29 x 24mm

Provenance:

Christie's, London, Fine English Drawings and Watercolours, Portrait Miniatures, 22 March 1988, lot 268;

Property from the collection of the late Timothy Clowes