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A Georgian portrait miniature of a gentleman wearing red coat with green collar By Thomas Frye 1761.
H 38.5cm H 15"
Thomas Frye an artist of remarkable talent was a portrait painter in oils, crayon black lead, enamel miniature and ivory. After inventing a formula for porcelain and taking a patent in 1744 he became director/manager of the groundbreaking Bow Porcelain Factory from 1744-1759.
Signed works by Thomas Frye are scarce.
5147 (1680643/570606/19)
£ 4,000
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