Lot 90
JEREMIAH MEYER (ANGLO-GERMAN 1735-1789) Y
PORTRAIT MINIATURE OF A LADY
Auction: Day One: 06 September 2023 | From 11:00
Description
oval, painted in watercolour and body colour on ivory, the sitter a young lady with grey coiffured hair in a white flounced chemise with green edging and a pink jacket, in a period locket case with shagreen cover
Dimensions
10cm high, 8cm wide
Footnote
Note: Jeremiah Meyer (1735-89) was born in Germany, son of the portrait painter to the Duke of Württemberg. He came to England about 1749 and studied under the artist Christian Friedrich Zincke. Meyer was commissioned to paint the King's miniature portrait, set in an oval of diamonds in the pearl bracelet given to Princess Charlotte as an engagement present. He also drew the King's profile for the new coinage which earned him a gold medal from the Society of Arts in 1761. He was appointed Miniature Painter to the Queen and Enamel Painter to the King in 1764. A founder member of the Royal Academy, he exhibited miniatures, enamels and watercolour drawings from 1769 to 1783. His work is noted for his linear precision, particularly visible in the hair of his sitters, and sophisticated colouring.
Note: Sold in compliance with UK Government and APHA regulations, with (non-transferable) exemption registration reference 8HB1S3HU
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