A gentleman by William Prewett,
enamel on copper, signed, circa 1740.

   Signed examples of Prewett's work are exceedingly rare.
 
 Set in a gold frame with blue glass and glazed reverse revealing plaited hair.
 
 1 3/4 inches (4.4 cm) high.
 
 William Prewett (fl.1735-1750?) was considered by Mrs. Foskett to have been one of the best enamellists of the British School.  A student of Zincke, most of his works surpass his master's.  Prewett rarely signed and his works are rare.  Examples may be seen in the Victoria & Albert Museum, the collection of the Duke of Buccleuch and the National Gallery, Dublin.

 
 

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