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HISTORY & LITERATURE 13 MARCH 2016
He exhibited in London at the Royal Academy in 1804 and 1809. He was very successful and gained a high
reputation as a miniature-painter in Dublin, and had a large and lucrative practice in his art. He particularly
excelled in his male portraits, which were carefully finished, well expressed, and quiet in colour.
Comerford’s portrait of Braughall is in the collection of the Royal Dublin Society. An engraving by Martyn
based on the present work, is in the collection of The National Gallery of Ireland.
Estimate €7000-€9000 £5460-£7020
Large Image & Place Bid Lot 41