English School 19th / Early 20th Century, A Group of Four Portrait Miniatures of Ladies
comprising a portrait miniature of Annie Georgina Hay (1848-1896), signed, "J. Moffat," l.l., watercolor, two backing papers inscribed, "Annie Georgina Hay/ 1848-1896/ (Niece of the Duke of Argyle)/ Married to/ C.S. Noble Col. I.A./ Children:-/ Charlie Noble/ Fred Noble (RN)/ Sir Percy Noble (RN)/ Normand Noble &?/ Lily Araby & Isabel Lee.", housed in a metal easel frame; a portrait miniature of a noble lady dressed in white, wearing a diadem, housed in pendant case, watercolor; a portrait miniature of an elderly lady, signed, "H. Bacon," l.r., housed in pendant case; and a portrait miniature of a young woman, signed, "R.H. Sloane," l.l., watercolor, housed in metal easel frame.
3 1/8 x 2 5/8 inches (Hay portrait, sight), 4 x 3 inches (Hay portrait, overall including frame).
This lot is located in Philadelphia.
Provenance:
A private collector.
