Regency Era Watercolour Miniature Portrait - The Grumpy Marine

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rn115
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Description

A charming miniature portrait from the early 19th Century (Likely Regency), showing a grumpy man with an impressive chin strap beard. He is wearing the yellow dagger shaped pin badge of the Royal Marines (founded in 1664) on his leather sash. The portrait is presented in a rare, William Hill papier mache frame. The frame has the impressed crown logo with the maker's name at the reverse. The frame has a brass oval inner window and glass dome with original brass hanger. The original brass floral motif is missing.

Condition

The condition is typical for a picture of this age including some discolouration. There is a small loss to the upper right corner of the frame and the brass elements have some tarnishing. The original brass floral motif is missing and a small nail tip is visible where it once would have sat.

Size

8 x 6cm (3.1" x 2.4")

Collection Information

William Hill was one of the best makers of paper mache frames for miniatures and small pictures. The company flourished from 1812 to 1835. Hill made the papier mache frames used in John Miers’ studio during the Regency era. Frames produced by William Hill are rare and sought after by collectors.

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SKU rn115
Date 19th Century
Dimensions 8 x 6cm
Medium Watercolour
Style Miniature
Subject Portrait
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