Antique Portrait Miniature Regimental Naval Officer 1831
A highly accomplished portrait miniature of a regimental, possibly naval, officer. Written on the back is “by Mrs. Self, 147 Strand, 1831”, which may refer to the painter, vendor or purchaser. I have not been able to identify a painter ‘Mrs. Self’, Presented in a red leather wallet..
Size: portrait .8.7 x 7 cms; 3.5 x 2.75 inches; frame 13 x 11 cms; 5 x 4.25 inches
Condition: very good commensurate with age; colours are still bright and fresh; no issues.
Provenance: Janet Niven Antiques, Woollahra, purchased 30.03.2006 and then private collection, Sydney.
