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HARRINGTON ANTIQUES

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A full length bronzed silhouette of William Fairfax Spofforth (1829-1868), aged seven, wearing a gilt figured uniform, buttoned tunic with wide, frilled collar, checked neckerchief, peaked cap and holding a riding crop. The work is housed in a maple frame. 


Painted on card and inscribed verso 'William Fairfax Spofforth/ This likeness taken/ June 22nd 1836/ Dorothy Spofforth/ Seven Years Old/ Done by Mr. Raper'. A newspaper excerpt dated 10 December 1841 identifies Mr Raper as a 'Profile Painter' (please see photographs).


The sitter, William Fairfax Spofforth, was baptised at Lichfield September 1829. He became a skilled surgeon and married Anne Vale, a daughter of the Sheriff of Lichfield. They had eight children. William died in 1868, aged 39.


Provenance: Bonhams, 'Portrait Miniatures and Silhouettes', 7 Oct 2003, Lot 14.


Dimensions (framed)


Height: 25.5cm


Width: 20.5cm


Depth: 2.5cm


 


Delivery


UK Mainland: FREE


International Delivery: Please contact us for a shipping quote. 

  • Period: 1836
  • Sold
  • Location: Devon
    • Dimensions: H: 25.5cm (10.04in)
    • W: 20.5cm (8.07in)
    • D: 2.5cm (0.98in)