Old Masters, British & European Paintings - Day 1 - 1st March 2022
Lot 54
John Faber the Elder (Dutch 1660-1720)
Estimate £300 - £400 | Hammer £320
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Description
John Faber the Elder (Dutch 1660-1720)
Portrait miniature of William III (1650-1702), wearing armour, lace jabot, cloak, wig and jewelled brooch,
Inscribed William III (lower centre)
Ink on vellum, within circular drawn border, in a gilded square wooden frame
102mm diameter
Provenance:
By repute found at Kensington Palace;
Dr John Percy FRS (1817-1889);
His posthumous sale, Christie, Manson & Woods, 15 April 1890 (all of the above according to label);
The Collection of Dr George Williamson, no.235;
Bonhams, Knightsbridge, Fine Portrait Miniatures, 25 November 2009, lot 112;
Property from the collection of the late Timothy Clowes