Furniture & Works of Art - 24th September 2013

Lot 13

Four 18th century reverse glass pictures of Royal Navy Admirals

Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £900

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Description

Four 18th century reverse glass pictures of Royal Navy Admirals, 'The Honble Edward Vernon Esq. Vice Admiral of the Blue', 'J. Bardwell pinxit. J. Faber fecit 1740', 13¾ x 10in (34.5 x 25.4cm); 'VICE ADMIRAL SIR CHARLES NAPIER', 'SIR CHARLES HARDY.', 'RICHARD PARKER, President of the Committee of Delegates tendering the List of Grievances, to Vice Admiral Buckner on Board the Sandwich at the Nore.', 'Publish'd July 3rd 1797 by G. Thompson No. 50 Old Bailey and L. Evans No.42, Long Lane, West Smithfield, London.'. (4)

Provenance: The Property of Dr & Mrs Emanuel.