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Lot 151

A FAMILY GROUP OF PORTRAIT MINIATURES

18th and early 19th century, painted on ivory, each in gold coloured metal frames engraved with the sitter to the reverse, on a velvet and gilt metal mount, including John Quayle (1693-1755) 3.4cm x 3cm, George Quayle (1751-1835) 3.6cm x 3cm, John Quayle (1725-1797) 3.5cm x 3cm and Sir George Moore 3.7cm x 3.1cm (1709-1787)

Ivory submission reference: TF9XCT83

Condition Report: click here
Estimate: £500 - £1,000
Hammer price: £1,000
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.

Note: Sir George Moore of Ballamoore was a merchant of Peel, on the Isle of Man, who dealt mainly in spirits. He

was knighted in 1781 for his role as speaker in the House of Keys. Sir George had three sons and three daughters,

one of his daughters, Margaret, in 1751 married John Quayle. John Quayle the Elder is recorded as being Clerk of

the Rolls, judge and Head of the Judiciary in the Isle of Man. This is a role his son and husband of Margaret also

adopted. George Quayle, likely the younger John’s son, is depicted in the uniform of the Manx Fencibles, an early

18th century regiment of the British Army based on the Isle of Man.

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Three of the portraits appear to be in largely good condition, with only some very small marks/paint loss apparent. The portrait of John (1725-1797) is faded and it appears it may have some over painting, although it is hard to see under the glass. There is some scratching to the glass and wear to the backs throughout. The mount is tired and faded. 

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