A Late 18th Century Portrait Miniature of Dr. John Snipe

Lot #4 - A Late 18th Century Portrait Miniature of Dr. John Snipe

Auction House:

Webb's
Sale Name:

Interiors: Antiques & Decorative Arts
Sale Date:

25 Sep 2014 ~ 6pm (NZ time)
Lot #:

4
Lot Description:

A Late 18th Century Portrait Miniature of Dr. John Snipe
Dr. Snipe, d.1805, was Physician to the Royal Navy Mediterranean Fleet during the late 18th Century and medical advisor to Lord Nelson. He was instrumental in providing health services to the Royal Navy servicemen, in particular, control of diseases and inspection of hospitals. The portrait is unsigned but possibly by the artist Henry Bone. Painted on ivory or board with small paint losses.
H72 W55mm
Estimate:

NZ$8,000 - 12,000
Realised Price:

Undisclosed
Category:

Precious Objects

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