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The Limner Company
The Limner Company was established in 2023 by leading consultant Emma Rutherford, who has specialised in portrait miniatures for 25 years. She has worked with museums, art dealers and in the auction world, her research and discoveries published in academic publications as well as the national media.
Based in London, The Limner Company’s expertise includes conservation, framing, research and curation, while also holding a carefully curated selection of portrait miniatures for sale. Clients include the National Portrait Gallery, National Trust, Royal Collection Trust and Victoria & Albert Museum.
RICHARD COSWAY, R.A. (1742–1821)
Portrait miniature of a Lady or an Actress, possibly in the guise of Artemisia holding the ashes of Mausolus, circa 1770
watercolour on ivory
oval, h: 51 mm (2 in.)
JOHN SMART (1741–1811)
Portrait miniatures of The Hon Mrs William Irby (née Mary Blackman; circa 1744–1792) and The Hon William Irby (1750–1830), 1781
watercolour on ivory
Hers, oval, h: 47 mm (1⅞ in.); His, oval, h: 50 mm (2 in.)
RICHARD COSWAY, R.A. (1742–1821)
Portrait miniature probably depicting John Bellenden Gawler (1764–1842), later John Bellenden-Ker, wearing an Elizabeth style doublet and ruff collar, with a cloak over his left shoulder, 1796
watercolour on ivory
oval, h: 80 mm (3⅛ in.)
ROMAN SCHOOL (circa 1700)
Portrait of a Noblewoman, probably Maria Luisa Gabriella of Savoy (1688–1714), in a red dress with gold, lace-trimmed bodice, bust-length, with a pearl necklace and red headband’
oil on copper
oval, h: 75 mm (2⅞ in.)