A lady by Henry Jacob Burch, Jr.
circa 1795.

Set in a gold locket frame with glazed reverse.

2 11/16 inches (6.8 cm) high.

Henry Jacob Burch, Jr. (1763-after 1834) studied at the Royal Academy Schools, before exhibiting there from 1787-1834. In addition to miniatures, Burch carved cameos and sculpted wax portraits. His bright and distinctive works may be seen in the collection of the Victoria & Albert Museum.