A Fine English Portrait Miniature of a Young Gentleman, Attributed to Andrew Plimer (1763–1837), circa 1800 An elegant English portrait miniature depicting a young gentleman, dating to circa 1800, attributed to **Andrew Plimer (1763–1837)**, one of the distinguished British portrait miniaturists of the late Georgian and Regency periods. The work belongs to the refined tradition of English miniature portraiture, an art form particularly admired during the late 18th and early 19th centuries for its delicate technique, intimate scale and ability to capture the individuality of the sitter. Of relatively large dimensions for a portrait miniature, measuring approximately 7.6 × 5.7 cm, the work offers a generous pictorial surface compared with many smaller miniatures intended for jewellery settings. The Artist – Andrew Plimer (1763–1837) Andrew Plimer was a celebrated English portrait miniaturist who established a successful career during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He studied under the renowned artist **Richard Cosway (1742–1821)**, whose influence helped shape his artistic development and approach to miniature portraiture. Plimer became known for his refined watercolour technique, delicate colouring and graceful representations of fashionable society. His portrait miniatures were highly regarded among the British aristocracy and affluent classes, and his works are represented in important public and private collections. The attribution of the present miniature to Andrew Plimer is based on previous collection documentation. **Artist:** Attributed to Andrew Plimer (1763–1837). **Date:** Circa 1800. **Origin:** England. **Period:** Late Georgian / Early Regency style. **Style:** Portrait Miniature. **Technique:** Watercolours on a natural substrate. **Dimensions:** Approximately 7.6 × 5.7 cm. **Provenance:** Private Collection.
Auction 02: Rare 18th–19th Century Portrait Miniatures & Mourning Jewellery — Melis Antiques & Art