George Engleheart (British, 1750/1752-1829)

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Details

George Engleheart (British, 1750/1752-1829)
John Burgogne, in blue coat
On ivory
Oval, 73 mm. high, gilt-metal frame, the reverse with gold monogram 'JB' and plaited hair

Provenance

The late Major C.E.M. Ellison (sold by order of the Executors); Christie's, London, 24 November 1964, lot 51 (230 gns to Captain Charles Woollett, London).
With Limner Antiques.

Exhibited

Edinburgh, The Arts Council Gallery, British Portrait Miniatures, 1965, no. 260.
Budapest, Museum of Fine Arts / Szépművészeti Múzeum, British Portrait Exhibition / Angol Portré Kiállítás, 1973, no. 22 (together with lot 191 of the present sale).

Special notice

Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.

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Lot Essay

A 'Mr Burgoyne' is listed in the artist's fee book for 1788. See G.C. Williamson and H.L.D. Engleheart, George Engleheart 1750-1829, London, 1902, p. 88.
In the 1964 Christie's sale, the present miniature was offered for sale alongside other portraits of members of the Burgoyne family, including 'Lady or Miss Burgoyne' by George Engleheart as lot 51 (see lot 191); Lady Louisa Burgoyne as lot 44; Catherine Burgoyne by Ozias Humphry as lot 45; and a Lady of the Burgoyne family by Mrs Mee as lot 50.

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