Quantity: 1

Auction Ends: 12/15/00

High Bidder: gfajuri@umich.edu

Seller: Ye Old eBay Web Masters

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Despite her lack of arms, Miss Biffin has created quite a name for herself in the Empire by becoming a talented, nay, gifted artist, both in the medium of paint and with the pencil. Her appearances at the Bartholomew fair have put her artistic services in great demand - prices for private sittings have been steadily rising for some years now. Consequently, the opening bid for this bit of entertainment is rather pricey. Only serious bidders need consider this. Miss Biffin's talent, as already stated, is being able to create the most perfect likeness of a person, place or thing on canvas or paper by clutching her brush or pen with her shoulder. As she has no arms to speak of, watching her in the process of creating one of these works of art is a miraculous thing to witness in and of itself. And of course, the object of art she creates is not only something to be treasured, but also a lovely conversation piece for the home. For an additional fee, Miss Biffin will make sketches of guests at your home during a social engagement. Particulars must be discusses with the fair lady herself. The price here is for a portrait, done in oil of one individual only. Keep in mind that George III was so impressed with Miss Biffin's skill that he paid for her instruction in drawing. Three successive sovereigns have patronized her, and William IV even sent her a small pension. She lives now in Birmingham and is married to a Mr. Wright. An example of work similar to Miss Biffin's work can be seen below (the image below was created by)

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