2 English Portrait miniatures including one of a lady attributed to Andrew Plimer. 1st item: Attributed to Andrew Plimer (English, 1763-1837) miniature watercolor portrait depicting a young woman attired in a white dress and coral beaded necklace, signed with monogram AP and dated 1786 lower right. Housed in an ebonized wood frame with gilt liner. Sight: 2 5/8" H x 2 1/4" W. Framed: 5" H x 4 1/4" W. Note: An inscription en verso appears to identify the subject as Emma Hart, Lady Hamilton, but this image does not appear to be the likeness of the woman best known as Lord Nelson's mistress. 2nd item: English School, early 19th century, "Portrait of William Selwyn," miniature watercolor portrait depicting a young man with blonde hair standing with his left hand in his coat and his right hand resting on a book titled "Arts". Green drapery and a landscape partially visible through a window in the background. Hand written inscription en verso reads "Portrait of William Selwyn /Miniature painter /Born Oct 22, 1801/Ledberry Hamfordshire". Portrait is backed by vellum and housed in an ebonized wood frame with gilt wood liner. Sight: 3 3/8" H x 2 1/2" W. Framed: 6" H x 5" W.

PROVENANCE: Private Nashville, Tennessee estate.

CONDITION: 1st item: Not examined out of frame. Frame has minor abrasions and does not fit portrait well; it is likely not the original frame. 2nd item: Not examined out of frame. some scattered wear to frame lower margin and corners.