Lot 36: Charles Robertson (Irish, circa 1760-1821) A Gentleman, wearing blue coat with black collar, white waistcoat, frilled white chemise and red solitaire, his hair powdered

Name: Charles Robertson (Irish, circa 1760-1821) A Gentleman, wearing blue coat with black collar, white waistcoat, frilled white chemise and red solitaire, his hair powdered
Brand: Bonhams
SKU: 17018e867b

Est: £2,000 GBP - £3,000 GBP

BonhamsLondon, United KingdomNovember 25, 2009

Item Overview

Description

A Gentleman, wearing blue coat with black collar, white waistcoat, frilled white chemise and red solitaire, his hair powdered.
Gold frame, the reverse glazed to reveal gold monogram JH on plaited hair.
Oval, 63mm (2 1/2in) high
Provenance: Sotheby's, 4 July 1983, lot 144
Purchased in 1986
Exhibited: Exhibited: Portrait Miniatures from the Merchiston Collection, Scottish National Portrait Gallery, 23 September – 11 December 2005, no.39
Literature: Stephen Lloyd, Exhibition Catalogue, 2005, p.67

Artist or Maker

Charles (1759) Robertson

Auction Details

The Merchiston Collection of Fine Portrait Miniatures, The Property of Mrs Eleanor Hamilton

Bonhams

November 25, 2009, 12:00 PM GMT

Montpelier Street Knightsbridge, London, LDN, SW7 1HH, UK

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