19th-Century Miniature Portrait Of Henry Jones, Oil On Copper

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19th-Century Miniature Portrait Of Henry Jones, Oil On Copper
c. 1830

About the Item

This relentlessly charming mid-19th-century miniature portrait depicts a gentleman wearing a black coat and necktie with a white shirt and waistcoat. Behind its darkened exterior, it hides a mystery requiring further investigation. On the reverse, a typed label describes the gentleman as Henry Jones (b. 1791), brother of Elizabeth Martin (b. 1781). It states that he died in Hamburg. But alas, with such a generic surname, it’s near-impossible to track down definitive information via ancestry records. It’s further intriguing however, that he’s pointing at a Hamburg newspaper, the “Börsen-Halle”. Was he an editor or the subject of a story? Despite our research, we’ve been unable to uncover any proven candidates but there is one possible lead that could be of interest. In 1843, a Jewish gentleman by the same name formed the B’nai B’rith organisation along with 11 other German-Jewish immigrants. It was created from a Cafe in New York to confront the ‘deplorable conditions of Jews in this, our newly adopted country’. We believe that this particular Henry Jones was born in Hamburg, so perhaps he made his way home in his later years. The portrait is housed within a gilt frame. Established in 2017, Brave Fine Art is a premier English art dealership based in Cheltenham with clients including national galleries and country estates. Our team includes a conservator, logistics specialist and art historian. Over 1,000 paintings have been transported to the US and Canada safely with hundreds of glowing reviews. We set our prices fairly from the start as we prefer to sell quickly and continually evolve the collection. Around 40 new discoveries are added every month. If you have any questions at all, we’d love to hear from you.

Creation Year:
c. 1830
Dimensions:
Height: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)Width: 4 in (10.16 cm)
Medium:
Oil,Copper
Movement & Style:
English School
Period:
Early 19th Century
Condition:
Artwork darkened partly due to the ageing of the pigment on copper. Frame with some light wear.
Gallery Location:
Cheltenham, GB
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU2328211669582