Salvina Hendy, Mrs George Gibbs (1780-1809)
James Leakey (Exeter 1775 - Exeter 1865)
Category
Art / Miniatures
Date
Unknown
Materials
Ivory
Measurements
99 x 68 mm
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 23595
Summary
Portrait miniature, watercolour on ivory, Salvina Hendy, Mrs George Gibbs (1780-1809) by James Leakey (Exeter 1775 - Exeter 1865)( Christie's description ). Framed ivory miniature attributed to James Leakey of Sabina (sic) Gibbs, nee Hendy, turned to the right, in a white dress. With a hair device set within a gold frame on the reverse and a hand written white paper label reading: Salvina Gibbs / born Hendy / 20. Another paper label reads: Gibbs. ( Sotheby's description ). James Leakey 1775 - 1865. Salvina (sic) Hendy, Mrs George Gibbs ( 1780 - 1809 ). Half length wearing a white dress. Literature - J.A. Gibbs, History of A and D Gibbs, 1922, p.435, no 21.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Makers and roles
James Leakey (Exeter 1775 - Exeter 1865), miniaturist