british-school-19th-century-portrait-miniature-of-a-gentleman-in-blue-coat
Lot 1115
British School (19th century), Portrait Miniature of a Gentleman in Blue Coat
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Circa 1820, watercolor on ivory, unsigned, the gentleman in blue coat with gold buttons, yellow waistcoat, and tied cravat, presented in an ebonized frame with gilt key border, verso ink inscribed with identification of the sitter: "Miniature / Carew Sanders Robinson / Great-great-Uncle of Captain G. R. B. Drummond / M.V.O. / Formerly the property of G.R.B.D.;s Uncle and Aunt / Carew Sanders, & Harriet.../ Robinson"

Miniature 3 x 2 1/4 in.; frame dimensions 6 1/2 x 4 3/8 in.

From a Private Collection, Washington, D.C.

Some wear to frame backing; overall good estate condition;

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