Lot 222: Kenneth Macleay, R.S.A. (Scottish, 1802-1878)

A pair of miniatures portraying Mr and Mrs Nichols: the former, seated and wearing blue double-breasted coat, pale yellow waistcoat, white chemise, stock and cravat, two seals on his fob watch chain and brown breeches; the latter, seated and wearing purple dress with sheer sleeves and ribbon to her bust, corsage and shoulders, white lace slip, coral necklace and jeweled brooch at her corsage, her dark hair parted at the front and curled in ringlets, the back plaited and wound into a large knot. Gilt-metal frames. Rectangular, 95mm (3 3/4in) high (2)