A rare Liverpool enamel plaque, circa 1780
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A rare Liverpool enamel plaque, circa 1780
Of upright oval form, printed in dark brown with a portrait of Captain Farmer, probably by Guy Green, titled on a banner below, with original metal frame and hanging loop, 7.2cm high including frame
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Provenance
Bunny and Paul Davies Collection
Captain George Farmer was a much admired naval hero killed in battle against the French on 6 October 1779. He went down with his ship HMS Quebec and was so highly praised that a baronetcy was conferred on his eldest son at the request of the Admiralty. The source of the image is a print by John Murphy published by Boydell in 1780 after a painting by Charles Grignion.
Of upright oval form, printed in dark brown with a portrait of Captain Farmer, probably by Guy Green, titled on a banner below, with original metal frame and hanging loop, 7.2cm high including frame
Footnotes:
Provenance
Bunny and Paul Davies Collection
Captain George Farmer was a much admired naval hero killed in battle against the French on 6 October 1779. He went down with his ship HMS Quebec and was so highly praised that a baronetcy was conferred on his eldest son at the request of the Admiralty. The source of the image is a print by John Murphy published by Boydell in 1780 after a painting by Charles Grignion.
Condition
There is a tiny chip on the edge of the plaque and adjacent to the mount, just to the right of his head. Otherwise in good condition.
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A rare Liverpool enamel plaque, circa 1780
Estimate £400 - £600
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