BACK

For best browsing experience use the back button to return to your place on the previous page

John Miers - 18th century oval silhouette inscribed on the reverse 'Captain John Horsfall 1st West Yorkshire Militia commanded by Sir George Saville (sic) 1772' in gilt frame 10.5cm x 8cm
John Miers - 18th century oval silhouette inscribed on the reverse 'Captain John Horsfall 1st West Yorkshire Militia commanded by Sir George Saville (sic) 1772' in gilt frame 10.5cm x 8cm
John Miers - 18th century oval silhouette inscribed on the reverse 'Captain John Horsfall 1st West Yorkshire Militia commanded by Sir George Saville (sic) 1772' in gilt frame 10.5cm x 8cm
John Miers - 18th century oval silhouette inscribed on the reverse 'Captain John Horsfall 1st West Yorkshire Militia commanded by Sir George Saville (sic) 1772' in gilt frame 10.5cm x 8cm

LOT NO 6095

STOCK NO 171510

John Miers - 18th century oval silhouette inscribed on the reverse 'Captain John Horsfall 1st West Yorkshire Militia commanded by Sir George Saville (sic) 1772' in gilt frame 10.5cm x 8cm

Sale Details

Antique & Decorative Objects

Location: Online & Live Broadcast from Duggleby Stephenson of York

Auction ends: from 11:00 on 22/05/2026

Lot Number: 6095

Approx Sale Time

11:31 - 11:51

Alert Me

Would you like to receive an alert 15 minutes before this item is sold at auction?

You must be logged in to set up alerts

Alert Me

You have set up a SMS alert for this lot, you will be messaged 15 minutes before the lot is auctioned.

Bidding Details

Estimate £50-80

Buyers Premium 25% (+VAT)

CURRENT BID £35

22/05/2026 11:31

You must be logged in to bid

https://www.davidduggleby.com/files/images/auctions/GUID/e64301b3-41df-4c17-aaf9-885aaabb17ff.jpg"

Forgotten my password

Register

Further Information & Condition Report

If you require a condition report or further information on this lot, just use the ‘Ask a Question’ button below and one of our specialists will be able to help.

Discover a captivating piece of history with this remarkable 18th-century oval silhouette by John Miers. The silhouette features an inscription on the reverse that reads 'Captain John Horsfall 1st West Yorkshire Militia commanded by Sir George Saville (sic) 1772'.

Encased in a stunning gilt frame, this silhouette measures 10.5cm x 8cm, making it a truly unique and collectible item.

Don't miss the opportunity to own this exquisite piece from the 18th century. Join us at Duggleby Auctioneers to bid on this exceptional John Miers silhouette.



Delivery Information

Item can be collected from our Duggleby Stephenson Salerooms, York, YO19 5GF. Delivery options available.

See more

Something like this to sell?

Similar Products

Collection of five 19th and early 20th century watercolours, variously signed, max 36cm x 50cm (6)

Estimate £20-50

Pair of shooting prints, 'On the Moors' and 'Snipe Shooting', including frame 77cm x 94cm (2)

Estimate £20-50

Edith Brearey Dawson (née Robinson) (British 1862-1928): Purple Flowers, watercolour signe...

Estimate £20-50

Madeleine Eyland (Belgian/British 1930-2021): 'Sea Link', pastel signed 37cm x 26cm Prov...

Estimate £20-50

John Sutton (Whitby ?-2026): Railway and Maritime Scenes, fourteen gouache paintings vario...

Estimate £20-50

Pair of heavy framed Helen Allingham prints, overall 44cm x 39cm (2)

Estimate £20-50

Rees Lewis Rees (British 20th Century): 'The Drawing Room Table' and 'The Saw Mill', two w...

Estimate £20-50

Colette Beleys (French 1911-1998): 'Village de Jougne - Doubs', gouache unsigned, inscribe...

Estimate £20-50

Zhijun Ren (Chinese 1948-): Surreal Portraits and Views, seven oils on canvas variously si...

Estimate £20-50

F Johnson (British 19th/20th Century): Portrait of a Lady and her Hat, watercolour signed ...

Estimate £20-50

Steven J Allen (British Contemporary): Portraits of Franki Dettori, oil on board signed 49cm x 39cm

Estimate £20-50

HC Schofield (British 20th Century): Sheep and Ram, two watercolours signed 10cm x 12cm (2)

Estimate £20-50

Annette Kane (British 1955-): 'Two Spoons' and Still Life of Tulips, two watercolours sign...

Estimate £40-60

Grahame Tebbutt (British Contemporary): Towards the Sea, pair oils on board signed 18cm x 23cm (2)

Estimate £20-50

Stephen Todd (Northern British Contemporary): 'Whitby Abbey' - Early English Gothic, gouac...

Estimate £20-50

Mary Tait (British exh.1880-1882): Busy Quayside Port scene, watercolour signed and indist...

Estimate £20-50

Dion Pears (British 1829-1985): Sailing By the Cliffs, oil on canvas board signed 23cm x 42cm

Estimate £20-50

Colin Thompson (British/Australian 1942-): Art Deco Home Illustration, ink and watercolour...

Estimate £300-500

Sir John Verney (British 1913-1992): 'Mills Yard' - The Chairman of the Farnham Society Re...

Estimate £200-400

Sir John Verney (British 1913-1992): 'Lower Church Lane' - Farnham, watercolour signed and...

Estimate £200-400

John Hassall (British 1868-1948): 'Big Ben', watercolour signed and titled 27cm x 22cm

Estimate £100-150

Manner of Jean Chièze (French 1898-1975): 'Santez Barbon' or Saint Barbara, limited editio...

Estimate £50-100

Morris Cox (British 1903-1998): Cat on a Knoll, limited edition woodcut signed titled date...

Estimate £50-100

Ethelbert White (British 1891-1972): 'The Good-Humoured Ladies' design for a Diaghilev sta...

Estimate £100-200

Marc Chagall (French 1887-1985): 'The Musicians', lithograph pub. 1963 32cm x 24.5cm

Estimate £100-200

Continental School (20th Century): Cubist Nude, charcoal and watercolour indistinctly sign...

Estimate £80-120

Norman Lloyd (Australian 1895-1983): 'French Landscape', oil on canvas panel signed, title...

Estimate £200-300

After Vladimir Tretchikoff (Russian/South African 1913-2006): 'Miss Wong', colour print 60cm x 50cm

Estimate £50-100

Trevor Hugh Stubley (British 1932-2010): Red Townhouse - Croatia, watercolour signed 68cm x 53cm

Estimate £100-200

Trevor Hugh Stubley (British 1932-2010): Croatia - 'Ulica 31 Listopada 1944', watercolour ...

Estimate £100-200

Keith Mountain (British 1944-): 'Excavation - Autumn Glow', mixed media signed and titled ...

Estimate £100-200

Keith Mountain (British 1944-): Sunset, mixed media signed 50cm x 41cm

Estimate £50-100

Keith Mountain (British 1944-): Cliff Face and Trees, watercolour on textured paper signed...

Estimate £50-100

Keith Mountain (Yorkshire 1944-): Orange Abstract, mixed media signed 54cm x 67cm

Estimate £100-200

Yvonne Tocher (British 1920-2013): Blue Flowers, mixed media on paper unsigned 44cm x 38cm

Estimate £50-100

Susan Brown (Northern British 1956-): 'The Summit', watercolour signed in pencil, titled v...

Estimate £50-100

Susan Brown (Northern British 1956-): 'Quack March', pastel signed, titled verso 25cm x 37cm

Estimate £50-100

James Hardaker (British 1901-1991): 'Above 5 Rise Locks - Bingley' Canal Landscape, oil on...

Estimate £50-100

Stan Kaminski (British 1952-) 'Fishing Boats - Newlyn', oil on board signed and dated '87,...

Estimate £80-120

Carolyn Kay (British Contemporary): 'Anglesey -Newborough Beach', acrylic on canvas signed...

Estimate £50-100

Robert J Dutton (Yorkshire Contemporary): 'Low Winter Tide - Church Bay Anglesey', limited...

Estimate £50-100

Sue Dewhurst (British Contemporary): 'Barn with Blue Door' 'Blue Metal Barn' 'Haytime' and...

Estimate £50-100

Leslie W Stones (British 20th century): 'A Quiet Evening', oil on board signed, titled ver...

Estimate £80-120

Leslie W Stones (British 20th century): 'A Day by the River', oil on canvas signed, titled...

Estimate £100-200

Rachel McNaughton (British Contemporary): Still Life of Purple Flowers, watercolour signed...

Estimate £50-100

Patrick Livingstone (Irish 20th Century): Still Life of Flowers, artists proof print signe...

Estimate £50-100

Norman Colebourne (British 1908-1992): 'December Sunshine' Off Liverpool, oil on board sig...

Estimate £100-200

French School (Early 20th century): Lamballe Street Scene, oil on canvas titled and dated ...

Estimate £80-120

Mary Berry Barnes (American Mid-20th century): The Birthday Party, gouache signed and date...

Estimate £50-100

Manner of Mark Senior (British 1862-1927): View of Cows in a Field, oil on board indistinc...

Estimate £50-100

What Our Customers Are Saying...

Get News & Updates

Get all our latest news and updates straight to your inbox. Sign up to receive everything you need to know about upcoming auctions, ways to sell, lots we love and much more...

Sign up