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A portrait miniature of a gentleman, traditionally identified as Sir John Eden, wearing a brown coat over his green waistcoat, white chemise and stock, his powdered wig worn en queue and tied with black ribbon.

John Smart (British, 1741–1811)

£5,376 price realized incl. premium

≈ $6,804≈ €6,221

Hammer £4,200 · with buyer’s premium £5,376

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Medium
Watercolor · Works on paper all watercolor results →
As published: “watercolour on ivory”
Support
Other support
Signed / inscribed
Signed and dated on the obverse
Category
Watercolors
Dimensions
Oval, 43mm (1 11/16in) high
Auction house
Bonhams
Sale
Collections, Including Selected Items From The Estate of Lord Eden of Winton (28914)
Date
June 28, 2023
Location
London, United Kingdom
Lot
28
Estimate
£4,000 – £6,000 (≈ $5,063 – $7,594) (≈ €4,629 – €6,943)
Source
Auction house bonhams.com ↗
Retrieved Oct 1, 2026

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