George Gibbs (1779-1863)
attributed to Nathan Hughes (fl.1849-1870)
Category
Art / Miniatures
Date
Unknown
Materials
Wood & glass & metal (gold)
Measurements
75 x 50 mm
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 23608
Summary
Portrait miniature, watercolour on ivory, George Gibbs (1779-1863) attributed to Nathan Hughes (fl.1849-1870). Framed miniature of George Gibbs of Belmont wearing a black suit, waistcoat and cravat, in an oval rose gold frame. Cracked ivory. On reverse a handwritten paper reads: £10 10s.
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
attributed to Nathan Hughes (fl.1849-1870), miniaturist