facing left in salmon pink dress, white underdress with double lace border, fichu, high piled powedered curling hair, ivory, signed and dated 1788 Christie's London. This portrait carried an estimate between £ 15,000 and 25,000 but the face of the sitter, a little too reddish, was probably the reason for this final bid which was slightly disappointing. It is however true that Smart produced some better portraits during his prolific career. |