18th C Painting on paper, Miniature Portrait of Esther Bellasis nee King. Attributed to John Smart (English, 1741-1811). Esther King was born in 1770 and married Col. George Bridges Bellasis and joined him on his exile to Australia as punishment for the duel related death of a suitor of Esther. Inherited by descent to the current owner. Portrait measures 2.75 inches H x 2 W within matting, frame measures 9 inches x 8.

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