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Sarah Biffin (British, 1784-1850), after Domenichino The Cumaean Sibyl (Lady wearing a Turban) Circa 1820 Watercolour on paper With label verso reading 'Original Works / Of / Miss S. Biffin / Born Without Hands or Arms / At / ??? Head \ Near Bridgewater / Somersetshire / Formerly Resident of Birmingham' With old C(?)otterill Collection stamp verso Sarah Biffin was born in East Quantoxhead, Somerset, to a shoemaker and his wife. Born with phocomelia, she had no arms and only vestigial legs, instead using her mouth to write, paint, sew, and complete other tasks requiring implements. Exhibited as the attraction "The Eighth Wonder" at fairs and sideshows, she taught herself to paint and eventually attracted the attention of the Earl of Morton, who sponsored her to receive lessons from a Royal Academy of Arts painter, William Craig and gain the favour of George III. She would go on to paint for George IV, William IV and Victoria. Dimensions: (Frame) 10.25 in. (H) x 9.75 in. (W) (Image) 3.5 in. (H) x 3 in. (W)