Compton Verney Gifted 70 Miniatures
March 4 2021
Picture: Compton Verney
Posted by Adam Busiakiewicz:
The Warwickshire art gallery Compton Verney have been gifted 70 miniatures from the estate of the late Dowager Lady Grantchester (d.2019). The gift includes works by the likes of Isaac Oliver (1560/5-1617), John Hoskins (c.1595-1664), Richard Cosway (1742-1821), Thomas Day (c.1732-c.1807), George Engleheart (1750-1829) and John Smart (1742-1811). The gift was negotiated through Christie's with the assistance of expert Emma Rutherford. This wide ranging collection will displayed in due course and are in storage at Christie's for the time being.
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