Simon Yorke III (1811-1894)
possibly British (English) School
Category
Art / Miniatures
Date
Unknown
Materials
Paper, gilt, leather, velvet, wood, paint and glass
Measurements
80 mm (H); 70 mm (W)
Order this imageCollection
Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1149898
Summary
Portrait miniature, watercolour on ....., Simon Yorke III (1811-1894), British (English) School. Possibly painted from photograph. Head and shoulder portrait of an elderly man, facing, gazing slighly to the left, grey hair, grey moustache and beard, wearing a pale grey suit, white shirt and black tie. Oval.
Provenance
Given by Phillip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973.
Makers and roles
possibly British (English) School, miniaturist possibly Dutch School, miniaturist