ATTRIBUTED TO SPOILUM (Canton, China, Circa 1795), China Trade portrait miniature on ivory of a

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ATTRIBUTED TO SPOILUM Canton, China, Circa 1795 China Trade portrait miniature on ivory of a British naval officer. Housed in a gilt metal pendant frame with an aperture on reverse showing plaited hair. Watercolor, 2.25" x 1.75". Framed 2.5" x 2". The Collection of Nancy & Larry Dickson. Notes: The Northeast Auctions catalog notes "Here can be seen all the characteristics of Spoilum's best portraiture: the light shadow to the right of the sitter, the slight smile to the mouth, one eye higher than the other and of slightly different shape, and the use of real gold for the buttons and braid on the coat. Few Spoilum miniatures of this quality, period and condition exist". The absence of a condition report does not imply an object is free of defects. All items may have normal signs of age and wear commensurate with their age; these issues will likely not be mentioned in the condition report. Please contact Eldred's before the auction with any condition questions. Questions about condition will not be answered after purchase. Condition reports are provided as a courtesy, and we are not responsible for any errors or omissions. Important note on frames: Frames are not guaranteed to be in the same condition as they are in the item photograph. Due to handling and shipping, many frames, especially antique ones, are prone to losses. If you have questions about the condition of a frame, please contact us prior to the auction.

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