Miniature
ca. 1730 (made)
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When this portrait miniature and another in the Gilbert Collection were sold at auction in 1981, they were part of a family grouping of mother, daughter and son-in-law. See LOAN:GILBERT.285-2008 for further explanation.
Continental artists first introduced enamel painting to England in the 17th century, but it wasn't until the early 18th century that it became fashionable. The maker of this portrait, the young German Christian Friedrich Zincke, dominated the market for small portraiture in London. Most artists working in enamel were taught by an experienced enameller, and Zincke trained a number of English artists.
Sir Arthur Gilbert and his wife Rosalinde formed one of the world's great decorative art collections, including silver, mosaics, enamelled portrait miniatures and gold boxes. Arthur Gilbert donated his extraordinary collection to Britain in 1996.
Continental artists first introduced enamel painting to England in the 17th century, but it wasn't until the early 18th century that it became fashionable. The maker of this portrait, the young German Christian Friedrich Zincke, dominated the market for small portraiture in London. Most artists working in enamel were taught by an experienced enameller, and Zincke trained a number of English artists.
Sir Arthur Gilbert and his wife Rosalinde formed one of the world's great decorative art collections, including silver, mosaics, enamelled portrait miniatures and gold boxes. Arthur Gilbert donated his extraordinary collection to Britain in 1996.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Enamel on copper, in paste-set silver-rim frame with agate backs |
| Brief description | Enamel miniature on copper of Mrs Tilson, in a silver frame with agate back, England, ca.1730, by Christian Friedrich Zincke. |
| Physical description | Oval portrait miniature possibly of Mrs Tilson, mother of Lady Deane, wearing a white dress. The miniature is enamel on copper and the silver rim frame is paste-set and backed with a single piece of agate. The reverse rim of the frame is engraved with an inscription. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | Engraved 'Mother of Charlot Tilson Lady Deane' (On frame) |
| Gallery label | Possibly Mrs Tilson, Lady Deane’s mother
About 1730
It has been suggested that this miniature, along with
the portrait of a man (5), were framed alike to form a
family grouping of mother, daughter and son-in-law.
England; Christian Friedrich Zincke (about 1683–1767)
Enamel on copper in paste-set silver-rim frame
with agate backs
Engraved on frame ‘Mother of Charlot Tilson Lady Deane’
Museum no. Loan:Gilbert.284-2008(2009) |
| Credit line | The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Collection on loan to the Victoria and Albert Museum, London |
| Object history | Provenance: Lord Muskerry. Sale, Christie's London, lot 54, 24/11/1981. D.S. Lavender, London, 01/10/1982. |
| Summary | When this portrait miniature and another in the Gilbert Collection were sold at auction in 1981, they were part of a family grouping of mother, daughter and son-in-law. See LOAN:GILBERT.285-2008 for further explanation. Continental artists first introduced enamel painting to England in the 17th century, but it wasn't until the early 18th century that it became fashionable. The maker of this portrait, the young German Christian Friedrich Zincke, dominated the market for small portraiture in London. Most artists working in enamel were taught by an experienced enameller, and Zincke trained a number of English artists. Sir Arthur Gilbert and his wife Rosalinde formed one of the world's great decorative art collections, including silver, mosaics, enamelled portrait miniatures and gold boxes. Arthur Gilbert donated his extraordinary collection to Britain in 1996. |
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| Accession number | LOAN:GILBERT.284-2008 |
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| Record created | June 26, 2008 |
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