Antique Miniature Young Man Military Officer Portrait Painting John Smart, Circa 1780 Decorative Arts A brother to Birdcatcher

A brother to Birdcatcher

the inside having engraved strap hinges and a single lidded candle till

The pen set is housed in a pine box

Antique Decorated Prattware Pot Lid

15 cm X 13

Antique Miniature Young Man Military Officer Portrait Painting John Smart, Circa 1780 Decorative Arts A brother to BirdcatcherA fine antique miniature portrait painting, John Smart (1741 1811). The painting circa 1780. A very handsome portrait miniature of a young military officer, painted on an ivory wafer and signed "Smart" to the lower right hand side, the painting is housed in the original brass frame with a hinged hanging hook to the top. Original glass to the front and rear, the rear having the monogram of the young sitter. The painting is in very good condition indeed.