Lot 339
  • 339

A group of three portrait miniatures

Estimate
400 - 600 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • A group of three portrait miniatures
  • each watercolour and gouache on ivory, one framed in a fine ormolu frame



  • Largest: 90 by 70 mm; 3 1/2 by 2 3/4 in.
including a portrait of a gentleman, after Richard Cosway, early 19th Century
and two portraits of ladies, one attributed to Andrew Robertson (1775-1845)

Condition

The portrait of a lady attributed to Andrew Robertson has cracked in two places. Its frame however is of a very high quality. The other two miniatures are in fair condition.
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