Charles Robertson (Irish, 1759-1821), Portrait of a Bewigged Gentleman

Circa 1790, watercolor on ivory, unsigned, the sitter a blue-eyed gentleman with powdered hair en queue, attired in a blue jacket with fancy gold embroidery, presented behind glass in an ornate silver case with scrollwork and beaded decoration, impressed mark "L.V" to case reverse.

2 3/8 x 1 5/8 in.

Collection of a Gentleman

Leslie Antiques, Ltd., New York

Case with separation at silver ribbon surmount; painting with surface variations at lower perimeter and to left background.

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