Christian Friedrich Zincke (German 1683-1767) Portrait miniature upon enamel, circa 1750 Head and shoulder portrait of a young woman in blue gown, her hair adorned with pearls Within gilt frame, with old cut diamond border and white enamel inner border Oval 4.5cm x 3.5cm Provenance Purchased by the current vendor from Judy & Brian Harden Antiques September 98 Born in Dresden in 1683, Christian Friedrich Zincke travelled to London in 1706 to work at the studio of miniature painter and enamellist Charles Boit; later inheriting Boit's fashionable clientele. During his time in London Zincke is said to have dominated the market, training a number of well known English miniature painters including William Prewett, and also gaining Royal patronage aided by the endorsement of notable portrait artist Sir Godfrey Kneller. Zincke worked extensively for the Royal Family, including George II and Frederick Prince of Wales, and is arguably the most successful enamel painter of the period in which he worked.
Christian Friedrich Zincke (German 1683-1767) Portrait miniature upon enamel, circa 1750 Head and shoulder portrait of a young woman in blue gown, her hair adorned with pearls Within gilt frame, with old cut diamond border and white enamel inner border Oval 4.5cm x 3.5cm Provenance Purchased by the current vendor from Judy & Brian Harden Antiques September 98 Born in Dresden in 1683, Christian Friedrich Zincke travelled to London in 1706 to work at the studio of miniature painter and enamellist Charles Boit; later inheriting Boit's fashionable clientele. During his time in London Zincke is said to have dominated the market, training a number of well known English miniature painters including William Prewett, and also gaining Royal patronage aided by the endorsement of notable portrait artist Sir Godfrey Kneller. Zincke worked extensively for the Royal Family, including George II and Frederick Prince of Wales, and is arguably the most successful enamel painter of the period in which he worked.
Christian Friedrich Zincke (German 1683-1767) Portrait miniature upon enamel, circa 1750 Head and shoulder portrait of a young woman in blue gown, her hair adorned with pearls Within gilt frame, with old cut diamond border and white enamel inner border Oval 4.5cm x 3.5cm Provenance Purchased by the current vendor from Judy & Brian Harden Antiques September 98 Born in Dresden in 1683, Christian Friedrich Zincke travelled to London in 1706 to work at the studio of miniature painter and enamellist Charles Boit; later inheriting Boit's fashionable clientele. During his time in London Zincke is said to have dominated the market, training a number of well known English miniature painters including William Prewett, and also gaining Royal patronage aided by the endorsement of notable portrait artist Sir Godfrey Kneller. Zincke worked extensively for the Royal Family, including George II and Frederick Prince of Wales, and is arguably the most successful enamel painter of the period in which he worked.
Christian Friedrich Zincke (German 1683-1767) Portrait miniature upon enamel, circa 1750 Head and shoulder portrait of a young woman in blue gown, her hair adorned with pearls Within gilt frame, with old cut diamond border and white enamel inner border Oval 4.5cm x 3.5cm Provenance Purchased by the current vendor from Judy & Brian Harden Antiques September 98 Born in Dresden in 1683, Christian Friedrich Zincke travelled to London in 1706 to work at the studio of miniature painter and enamellist Charles Boit; later inheriting Boit's fashionable clientele. During his time in London Zincke is said to have dominated the market, training a number of well known English miniature painters including William Prewett, and also gaining Royal patronage aided by the endorsement of notable portrait artist Sir Godfrey Kneller. Zincke worked extensively for the Royal Family, including George II and Frederick Prince of Wales, and is arguably the most successful enamel painter of the period in which he worked.
Christian Friedrich Zincke (German 1683-1767) Portrait miniature upon enamel, circa 1750 Head and shoulder portrait of a young woman in blue gown, her hair adorned with pearls Within gilt frame, with old cut diamond border and white enamel inner border Oval 4.5cm x 3.5cm Provenance Purchased by the current vendor from Judy & Brian Harden Antiques September 98 Born in Dresden in 1683, Christian Friedrich Zincke travelled to London in 1706 to work at the studio of miniature painter and enamellist Charles Boit; later inheriting Boit's fashionable clientele. During his time in London Zincke is said to have dominated the market, training a number of well known English miniature painters including William Prewett, and also gaining Royal patronage aided by the endorsement of notable portrait artist Sir Godfrey Kneller. Zincke worked extensively for the Royal Family, including George II and Frederick Prince of Wales, and is arguably the most successful enamel painter of the period in which he worked.
Christian Friedrich Zincke (German 1683-1767) Portrait miniature upon enamel, circa 1750 Head and shoulder portrait of a young woman in blue gown, her hair adorned with pearls Within gilt frame, with old cut diamond border and white enamel inner border Oval 4.5cm x 3.5cm Provenance Purchased by the current vendor from Judy & Brian Harden Antiques September 98 Born in Dresden in 1683, Christian Friedrich Zincke travelled to London in 1706 to work at the studio of miniature painter and enamellist Charles Boit; later inheriting Boit's fashionable clientele. During his time in London Zincke is said to have dominated the market, training a number of well known English miniature painters including William Prewett, and also gaining Royal patronage aided by the endorsement of notable portrait artist Sir Godfrey Kneller. Zincke worked extensively for the Royal Family, including George II and Frederick Prince of Wales, and is arguably the most successful enamel painter of the period in which he worked.
Christian Friedrich Zincke (German 1683-1767) Portrait miniature upon enamel, circa 1750 Head and shoulder portrait of a young woman in blue gown, her hair adorned with pearls Within gilt frame, with old cut diamond border and white enamel inner border Oval 4.5cm x 3.5cm Provenance Purchased by the current vendor from Judy & Brian Harden Antiques September 98 Born in Dresden in 1683, Christian Friedrich Zincke travelled to London in 1706 to work at the studio of miniature painter and enamellist Charles Boit; later inheriting Boit's fashionable clientele. During his time in London Zincke is said to have dominated the market, training a number of well known English miniature painters including William Prewett, and also gaining Royal patronage aided by the endorsement of notable portrait artist Sir Godfrey Kneller. Zincke worked extensively for the Royal Family, including George II and Frederick Prince of Wales, and is arguably the most successful enamel painter of the period in which he worked.
Christian Friedrich Zincke (German 1683-1767) Portrait miniature upon enamel, circa 1750 Head and shoulder portrait of a young woman in blue gown, her hair adorned with pearls Within gilt frame, with old cut diamond border and white enamel inner border Oval 4.5cm x 3.5cm Provenance Purchased by the current vendor from Judy & Brian Harden Antiques September 98 Born in Dresden in 1683, Christian Friedrich Zincke travelled to London in 1706 to work at the studio of miniature painter and enamellist Charles Boit; later inheriting Boit's fashionable clientele. During his time in London Zincke is said to have dominated the market, training a number of well known English miniature painters including William Prewett, and also gaining Royal patronage aided by the endorsement of notable portrait artist Sir Godfrey Kneller. Zincke worked extensively for the Royal Family, including George II and Frederick Prince of Wales, and is arguably the most successful enamel painter of the period in which he worked.
Christian Friedrich Zincke (German 1683-1767) Portrait miniature upon enamel, circa 1750 Head and shoulder portrait of a young woman in blue gown, her hair adorned with pearls Within gilt frame, with old cut diamond border and white enamel inner border Oval 4.5cm x 3.5cm Provenance Purchased by the current vendor from Judy & Brian Harden Antiques September 98 Born in Dresden in 1683, Christian Friedrich Zincke travelled to London in 1706 to work at the studio of miniature painter and enamellist Charles Boit; later inheriting Boit's fashionable clientele. During his time in London Zincke is said to have dominated the market, training a number of well known English miniature painters including William Prewett, and also gaining Royal patronage aided by the endorsement of notable portrait artist Sir Godfrey Kneller. Zincke worked extensively for the Royal Family, including George II and Frederick Prince of Wales, and is arguably the most successful enamel painter of the period in which he worked.
Christian Friedrich Zincke (German 1683-1767) Portrait miniature upon enamel, circa 1750 Head and shoulder portrait of a young woman in blue gown, her hair adorned with pearls Within gilt frame, with old cut diamond border and white enamel inner border Oval 4.5cm x 3.5cm Provenance Purchased by the current vendor from Judy & Brian Harden Antiques September 98 Born in Dresden in 1683, Christian Friedrich Zincke travelled to London in 1706 to work at the studio of miniature painter and enamellist Charles Boit; later inheriting Boit's fashionable clientele. During his time in London Zincke is said to have dominated the market, training a number of well known English miniature painters including William Prewett, and also gaining Royal patronage aided by the endorsement of notable portrait artist Sir Godfrey Kneller. Zincke worked extensively for the Royal Family, including George II and Frederick Prince of Wales, and is arguably the most successful enamel painter of the period in which he worked.
Christian Friedrich Zincke (German 1683-1767) Portrait miniature upon enamel, circa 1750 Head and shoulder portrait of a young woman in blue gown, her hair adorned with pearls Within gilt frame, with old cut diamond border and white enamel inner border Oval 4.5cm x 3.5cm Provenance Purchased by the current vendor from Judy & Brian Harden Antiques September 98 Born in Dresden in 1683, Christian Friedrich Zincke travelled to London in 1706 to work at the studio of miniature painter and enamellist Charles Boit; later inheriting Boit's fashionable clientele. During his time in London Zincke is said to have dominated the market, training a number of well known English miniature painters including William Prewett, and also gaining Royal patronage aided by the endorsement of notable portrait artist Sir Godfrey Kneller. Zincke worked extensively for the Royal Family, including George II and Frederick Prince of Wales, and is arguably the most successful enamel painter of the period in which he worked.
Christian Friedrich Zincke (German 1683-1767) Portrait miniature upon enamel, circa 1750 Head and shoulder portrait of a young woman in blue gown, her hair adorned with pearls Within gilt frame, with old cut diamond border and white enamel inner border Oval 4.5cm x 3.5cm Provenance Purchased by the current vendor from Judy & Brian Harden Antiques September 98 Born in Dresden in 1683, Christian Friedrich Zincke travelled to London in 1706 to work at the studio of miniature painter and enamellist Charles Boit; later inheriting Boit's fashionable clientele. During his time in London Zincke is said to have dominated the market, training a number of well known English miniature painters including William Prewett, and also gaining Royal patronage aided by the endorsement of notable portrait artist Sir Godfrey Kneller. Zincke worked extensively for the Royal Family, including George II and Frederick Prince of Wales, and is arguably the most successful enamel painter of the period in which he worked.
Christian Friedrich Zincke (German 1683-1767) Portrait miniature upon enamel, circa 1750 Head and shoulder portrait of a young woman in blue gown, her hair adorned with pearls Within gilt frame, with old cut diamond border and white enamel inner border Oval 4.5cm x 3.5cm Provenance Purchased by the current vendor from Judy & Brian Harden Antiques September 98 Born in Dresden in 1683, Christian Friedrich Zincke travelled to London in 1706 to work at the studio of miniature painter and enamellist Charles Boit; later inheriting Boit's fashionable clientele. During his time in London Zincke is said to have dominated the market, training a number of well known English miniature painters including William Prewett, and also gaining Royal patronage aided by the endorsement of notable portrait artist Sir Godfrey Kneller. Zincke worked extensively for the Royal Family, including George II and Frederick Prince of Wales, and is arguably the most successful enamel painter of the period in which he worked.
Christian Friedrich Zincke (German 1683-1767) Portrait miniature upon enamel, circa 1750 Head and shoulder portrait of a young woman in blue gown, her hair adorned with pearls Within gilt frame, with old cut diamond border and white enamel inner border Oval 4.5cm x 3.5cm Provenance Purchased by the current vendor from Judy & Brian Harden Antiques September 98 Born in Dresden in 1683, Christian Friedrich Zincke travelled to London in 1706 to work at the studio of miniature painter and enamellist Charles Boit; later inheriting Boit's fashionable clientele. During his time in London Zincke is said to have dominated the market, training a number of well known English miniature painters including William Prewett, and also gaining Royal patronage aided by the endorsement of notable portrait artist Sir Godfrey Kneller. Zincke worked extensively for the Royal Family, including George II and Frederick Prince of Wales, and is arguably the most successful enamel painter of the period in which he worked.
Christian Friedrich Zincke (German 1683-1767) Portrait miniature upon enamel, circa 1750 Head and shoulder portrait of a young woman in blue gown, her hair adorned with pearls Within gilt frame, with old cut diamond border and white enamel inner border Oval 4.5cm x 3.5cm Provenance Purchased by the current vendor from Judy & Brian Harden Antiques September 98 Born in Dresden in 1683, Christian Friedrich Zincke travelled to London in 1706 to work at the studio of miniature painter and enamellist Charles Boit; later inheriting Boit's fashionable clientele. During his time in London Zincke is said to have dominated the market, training a number of well known English miniature painters including William Prewett, and also gaining Royal patronage aided by the endorsement of notable portrait artist Sir Godfrey Kneller. Zincke worked extensively for the Royal Family, including George II and Frederick Prince of Wales, and is arguably the most successful enamel painter of the period in which he worked.
Christian Friedrich Zincke (German 1683-1767) Portrait miniature upon enamel, circa 1750 Head and shoulder portrait of a young woman in blue gown, her hair adorned with pearls Within gilt frame, with old cut diamond border and white enamel inner border Oval 4.5cm x 3.5cm Provenance Purchased by the current vendor from Judy & Brian Harden Antiques September 98 Born in Dresden in 1683, Christian Friedrich Zincke travelled to London in 1706 to work at the studio of miniature painter and enamellist Charles Boit; later inheriting Boit's fashionable clientele. During his time in London Zincke is said to have dominated the market, training a number of well known English miniature painters including William Prewett, and also gaining Royal patronage aided by the endorsement of notable portrait artist Sir Godfrey Kneller. Zincke worked extensively for the Royal Family, including George II and Frederick Prince of Wales, and is arguably the most successful enamel painter of the period in which he worked.
Christian Friedrich Zincke (German 1683-1767) Portrait miniature upon enamel, circa 1750 Head and shoulder portrait of a young woman in blue gown, her hair adorned with pearls Within gilt frame, with old cut diamond border and white enamel inner border Oval 4.5cm x 3.5cm Provenance Purchased by the current vendor from Judy & Brian Harden Antiques September 98 Born in Dresden in 1683, Christian Friedrich Zincke travelled to London in 1706 to work at the studio of miniature painter and enamellist Charles Boit; later inheriting Boit's fashionable clientele. During his time in London Zincke is said to have dominated the market, training a number of well known English miniature painters including William Prewett, and also gaining Royal patronage aided by the endorsement of notable portrait artist Sir Godfrey Kneller. Zincke worked extensively for the Royal Family, including George II and Frederick Prince of Wales, and is arguably the most successful enamel painter of the period in which he worked.
Christian Friedrich Zincke (German 1683-1767) Portrait miniature upon enamel, circa 1750 Head and shoulder portrait of a young woman in blue gown, her hair adorned with pearls Within gilt frame, with old cut diamond border and white enamel inner border Oval 4.5cm x 3.5cm Provenance Purchased by the current vendor from Judy & Brian Harden Antiques September 98 Born in Dresden in 1683, Christian Friedrich Zincke travelled to London in 1706 to work at the studio of miniature painter and enamellist Charles Boit; later inheriting Boit's fashionable clientele. During his time in London Zincke is said to have dominated the market, training a number of well known English miniature painters including William Prewett, and also gaining Royal patronage aided by the endorsement of notable portrait artist Sir Godfrey Kneller. Zincke worked extensively for the Royal Family, including George II and Frederick Prince of Wales, and is arguably the most successful enamel painter of the period in which he worked.
Christian Friedrich Zincke (German 1683-1767) Portrait miniature upon enamel, circa 1750 Head and shoulder portrait of a young woman in blue gown, her hair adorned with pearls Within gilt frame, with old cut diamond border and white enamel inner border Oval 4.5cm x 3.5cm Provenance Purchased by the current vendor from Judy & Brian Harden Antiques September 98 Born in Dresden in 1683, Christian Friedrich Zincke travelled to London in 1706 to work at the studio of miniature painter and enamellist Charles Boit; later inheriting Boit's fashionable clientele. During his time in London Zincke is said to have dominated the market, training a number of well known English miniature painters including William Prewett, and also gaining Royal patronage aided by the endorsement of notable portrait artist Sir Godfrey Kneller. Zincke worked extensively for the Royal Family, including George II and Frederick Prince of Wales, and is arguably the most successful enamel painter of the period in which he worked.
Christian Friedrich Zincke (German 1683-1767) Portrait miniature upon enamel, circa 1750 Head and shoulder portrait of a young woman in blue gown, her hair adorned with pearls Within gilt frame, with old cut diamond border and white enamel inner border Oval 4.5cm x 3.5cm Provenance Purchased by the current vendor from Judy & Brian Harden Antiques September 98 Born in Dresden in 1683, Christian Friedrich Zincke travelled to London in 1706 to work at the studio of miniature painter and enamellist Charles Boit; later inheriting Boit's fashionable clientele. During his time in London Zincke is said to have dominated the market, training a number of well known English miniature painters including William Prewett, and also gaining Royal patronage aided by the endorsement of notable portrait artist Sir Godfrey Kneller. Zincke worked extensively for the Royal Family, including George II and Frederick Prince of Wales, and is arguably the most successful enamel painter of the period in which he worked.
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Christian Friedrich Zincke (German 1683-1767)
Portrait miniature upon enamel, circa 1750
Head and shoulder portrait of a young woman in blue gown, her hair adorned with pearls
Within gilt frame, with old cut diamond border and white enamel inner border
Oval 4.5cm x 3.5cm

Provenance
Purchased by the current vendor from Judy & Brian Harden Antiques September 98

Born in Dresden in 1683, Christian Friedrich Zincke travelled to London in 1706 to work at the studio of miniature painter and enamellist Charles Boit; later inheriting Boit's fashionable clientele.
During his time in London Zincke is said to have dominated the market, training a number of well known English miniature painters including William Prewett, and also gaining Royal patronage aided by the endorsement of notable portrait artist Sir Godfrey Kneller.
Zincke worked extensively for the Royal Family, including George II and Frederick Prince of Wales, and is arguably the most successful enamel painter of the period in which he worked.


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Good overall condition. Very small loss to white enamel border. Frame with light wear commensurate with age, predominantly in the form of some surface scratches.



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