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An 18th century portrait miniature of a gentleman painted on ivory By Charles Robertson 1790
H 3.7cm H 11⁄2"
set in a gold bracelet clasp frame the reverse engraved Capt J Bruce Roberts/ Dragoons/ Died 13 8 1836
Robertson fluctuated between London and Ireland exhibiting miniatures and small portraits in watercolours in both areas. His miniatures have much merit and were some of the best works produced by Irish artists at the time.
5129 ()
£700
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