Pair of Early Portrait Miniatures

Description:

Pair of Early Portrait Miniatures, England, late 18th century, the woman in black with a fur muff, column and drapery in the background, signed on verso "Sophia Howell 1786," sight ht. 3 1/4; the man in a blue waistcoat, possibly painted by Joseph Daniel, sight ht. 3 1/4 in.
Estimate $600-800

Both miniatures in good condition with minor signs of wear as appropriate with age, woman has tab bezel mount on verso with signature window cut, overall with bezel case ht. 3 5/8; man ht with case is 4 1/8 with hanging loop.


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