6th Mar, 2024 11:00
The Picture Sale
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Andrew Robertson (1777-1845)
An oval miniature portrait of a young gentleman, reputedly Augustus d'Este, illegitimate son of Augustus Duke of Sussex, brother of George IV, bust length wearing a blue coat with white stock, signed with monogram and dated 1807, watercolour on ivory, in gilt metal frame with elaborate seed pearl and gilt heightened hairwork panel verso, 7.5 x 5.8cm, cased, together with a copy of the book 'Letters and Papers of Andrew Robertson, miniature painter to his late Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex' by Archibald Robertson.
Ivory Licence Submission Ref. VX8TDCPG
Sold for £1,300
Estimated at £1,500 - £1,800
Andrew Robertson (1777-1845)
An oval miniature portrait of a young gentleman, reputedly Augustus d'Este, illegitimate son of Augustus Duke of Sussex, brother of George IV, bust length wearing a blue coat with white stock, signed with monogram and dated 1807, watercolour on ivory, in gilt metal frame with elaborate seed pearl and gilt heightened hairwork panel verso, 7.5 x 5.8cm, cased, together with a copy of the book 'Letters and Papers of Andrew Robertson, miniature painter to his late Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex' by Archibald Robertson.
Ivory Licence Submission Ref. VX8TDCPG
Appears to be in good condition, minor surface dust/dirt beneath the glass.
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Auction: The Picture Sale, 6th Mar, 2024
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