Attrib. J. Meadows, British, Pair Portrait Miniatures, Mr. and Mrs. Scavaffee, 1836

Pair of British portrait miniatures of Mr. and Mrs. Scavaffee, dated June 27, 1836, attributed to James Meadows Sr. (British, 1798–1864). The gentleman is shown seated in a paneled interior beside a classical bust and a Rococo Revival gilt console; the lady is seated against draped blue and gold curtains opening to a landscape with figures on a balustraded terrace. Watercolor and bodycolor on paper, in original rosewood or mahogany frames behind glass with deep velvet-lined fillets. Meadows is recorded principally as a marine painter active in London; portrait miniatures by him are documented but uncommon in the auction record. 9.75 × 8.5 in framed.  Condition: Both miniatures present brightly with strong color saturation and no visible losses to the painted surfaces. Matched box-form frames and original glass structurally sound with intact hanging hardware. Light surface dust and possible spotting at upper edge of the lady's miniature warrant in-hand inspection. Lady's verso retains original velvet backing; inscribed paper label torn at one corner but fully legible.  Provenance: Inscribed paper label on verso of the lady's miniature reads "Mrs. Scavaffee / June 27th 1836 / painted by J. Meadows." Previously sold at Freeman's Auction, Philadelphia, April 28, 2025, lot 122.