British & Continental Auction | September 26, 2024
Thu, Sep 26, 2024 10:00AM EDT
Lot 8
Bernard Lens III, Two Studies
Estimate: $300 - $500
Bid Increments
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| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
(British 1682-1740)
a dog and horse with jockey, pen and ink on vellum, 4-1/8 x 2-3/4 in.; study of a head and two conversing scholars, graphite and ink on vellum, 3-3/8 x 2-1/8 in.; matching modern black painted frames, 10-1/2 x 9-3/4 x 7/8 in., 11 x 10-1/2 x 3/4 in.
Note: Lens represented the third generation of painters in his family and was considered the best miniaturist of the day. He was the first artist to use ivory consistently for his miniatures, as most artists before him had used vellum. He also taught drawing in London, and published books on the subject. He was appointed official miniaturist to Kings George I and George II.
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both floated, some adhesive staining, handling smudges, creases, possible restoration to tears, not examined out of frame
