11th Sep, 2025 10:30
Autumn Specialist Sale
X Attributed to John Smart, (1742-1811) - George III portrait miniature on ivory
Attributed to John Smart, (1742-1811) - George III portrait miniature on ivory, engraved to backing: 'William Augustus Gordon, 1739-1809. Captain in the Army. Served at the Siege of Louisbourgh in 1758, and on the Plains of Abraham in 1759', the figure depicted in three quarter profile wearing a red military jacket, initialled in cursive script and indistinctly dated (possibly J. S. 1774) beside one shoulder, 39mm x 31mm, in unmarked scroll surround, testing variously as 12ct to 14ct equivalent, with backing pin as brooch, 51mm x 58mm overall
Sold with APHA permit: 9GQ1LV3C
Private collection of the Gordon family (descendents of William Augustus Gordon and Major General Charles George Gordon), Clifton, Bristol.
See https://www.archives.mcgill.ca/resources/guide/vol2_3/gen06.htm#GORDON,%20WILLIAM%20AUGUSTUS where stated:
GORDON, WILLIAM AUGUSTUS, 1739-1809
"A son of Captain David Gordon of the 47th Regiment of Foot, William Augustus Gordon came to America with his father in 1750. In 1755 he became a lieutenant in the 40th Regiment of Foot, and fought at Louisbourg in 1758 and at the Plains of Abraham in 1759. Promoted to the rank of captain in 1770, he retired from the army in 1776. In 1773 he married Anna Maria Clerke and was the grandfather of General Gordon of Khartoum."
Sold for £2,600
Attributed to John Smart, (1742-1811) - George III portrait miniature on ivory, engraved to backing: 'William Augustus Gordon, 1739-1809. Captain in the Army. Served at the Siege of Louisbourgh in 1758, and on the Plains of Abraham in 1759', the figure depicted in three quarter profile wearing a red military jacket, initialled in cursive script and indistinctly dated (possibly J. S. 1774) beside one shoulder, 39mm x 31mm, in unmarked scroll surround, testing variously as 12ct to 14ct equivalent, with backing pin as brooch, 51mm x 58mm overall
Sold with APHA permit: 9GQ1LV3C
Private collection of the Gordon family (descendents of William Augustus Gordon and Major General Charles George Gordon), Clifton, Bristol.
See https://www.archives.mcgill.ca/resources/guide/vol2_3/gen06.htm#GORDON,%20WILLIAM%20AUGUSTUS where stated:
GORDON, WILLIAM AUGUSTUS, 1739-1809
"A son of Captain David Gordon of the 47th Regiment of Foot, William Augustus Gordon came to America with his father in 1750. In 1755 he became a lieutenant in the 40th Regiment of Foot, and fought at Louisbourg in 1758 and at the Plains of Abraham in 1759. Promoted to the rank of captain in 1770, he retired from the army in 1776. In 1773 he married Anna Maria Clerke and was the grandfather of General Gordon of Khartoum."
Auction: Autumn Specialist Sale, 11th Sep, 2025
Our Autumn Specialist Sale of Fine Furniture, Modern Design, Paintings, Prints, Silver, Jewellery, Watches, Ceramics, Glassware & other Collectors items.
Highlights will include a Rare Rolex ‘Double-Red’ Sea-Dweller Submariner 2000 stainless steel bracelet watch, a Victorian carved walnut and marble specimen table stamped Gillow and Edwards & Roberts, a fine selection of jewellery including a 3ct single stone diamond ring, a 17th century needlework, and a large collection of Ecclesiastical silver. A number of lots in the sale are from descendents of General Charles Gordon (1833-1885).
Over 120 lots of pictures including original artworks by Montague Dawson, FRSA, RSMA (1895-1973), Edward Brian Seago, RWS, RBA, (British, 1910-1974), Frederick Henry Howard Harris (British, 1826-1901), Edward Wesson (British, 1910-1983), and Barrington Tabb (British, 1934-2022) will also feature. A good selection of portaits are offered on behalf of charity for the Bristol and Weston Hospitals Trust.
Viewing
Wednesday 10th September - 10am until 5pm
