Lot 390: A Painted Portrait Miniature of "The Monk from...
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A Painted Portrait Miniature of "The Monk from Sterne" in a Red Leather Case, 19th Century.
An oval portrait miniature depicting "The Monk from Sterne, " based on a character from Laurence Sterne’s 18th-century novel A Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy. This piece is finely painted, portraying a contemplative elderly monk with a staff, set against a serene clouded background. Encased in a red leather case with a silk-lined interior, the portrait is bordered by a string of faux pearls and enclosed in a gilt mount. The reverse bears an inscription in delicate red script:
“The MONK from STERNE. Rubbing his horn box upon the sleeve of his tunick.”
H: Approximately
L: Approximately
Provenance: Private collection from a distinguished British collector.
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