Two miniatures: Mrs Valentine Morris, in mourning dress, black lace-trimmed coat with ermine tippet, white widow's cap, black veil; together with Edward Bouverie, in aubergine coat, gold-embroidered white waistcoat, white lace cravat, powdered wig gathered with grey fabric (English School, circa 1765)
$500
JOHN SMART (BRITISH, 1742/43-1811)
Two miniatures: Mrs Valentine Morris, in mourning dress, black lace-trimmed coat with ermine tippet, white widow's cap, black veil; together with Edward Bouverie, in aubergine coat, gold-embroidered white waistcoat, white lace cravat, powdered wig gathered with grey fabric (English School, circa 1765)
she, signed with initials and dated 'J.S. /1762' (lower left)
on ivory
ovals: she, 1¼ in. (32 mm.) high, gilt-metal frame and green velvet-lined fitted shagreen case with paper label inscribed 'Mrs Morris mother of Mrs Wilmot and Govr Morris; he, 1 7/8 in. (47 mm.) high, glazed green velvet-lined shagreen case with paper label inscribed 'Honble Ed Bouverie married Arabella Ople' (3)