Collection of Old Masters, formed largely by Richard Hart Davies and bought by Philip John Miles in 1813, with subsequent additons by Miles, especially from the collection of Henry Hope. Dispersed in two sales by Christies, 1884 (Sir Philip Miles) and 13/5/1899 (after death of Sir Cecil Miles).
Further details on Christie's website
See also John Young, 'A Catalogue of the Pictures at Leigh Court near Bristol, the seat of Philip John Miles MP' (London, 1822), available through Google Books.
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Collector?
Yes
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Dispersal Date
28th Jun 1884
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Auction House
Christies
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1761 - ????
"Free quadroon woman" and mother of eleven children; independently wealthy, perhaps through legacies left her by her partners James Tierney (died 1784) and Ebenezer Robertson (died 1825).
Document comprises 4 parts, written recto and verso across 5 folios: 1. An inventory and valuation of enslaved persons at Windsor Estate, St Elizabeth parish, Jamaica, 1814. 2. An inventory and valuation of enslaved persons at Williamsfield settlement, St Elisabeth parish, Jamaica, 1814. 3. An inventory of animals at Windsor Estate, St Elizabeth parish, Jamaica, 1814. 4. A cover note outlining the contents of the document.
