Sir William Charles Ross (British, 1794-1860) A Lady, seated on a green upholstered chair and wearing black dress, white lace collar and cuffs, gold mounted cameo brooch fastened to her corsage with falling gold chain, her white lace bonnet dressed with flowers, her right arm resting on a green covered writing desk
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Sir William Charles Ross (British, 1794-1860)
A Lady, seated on a green upholstered chair and wearing black dress, white lace collar and cuffs, gold mounted cameo brooch fastened to her corsage with falling gold chain, her white lace bonnet dressed with flowers, her right arm resting on a green covered writing desk.
Gilt-wood frame with gilt-metal slip.
Rectangular, 104mm (4 1/8in) high
Provenance: Christie's, London, 24 May 2000, lot 206.
Sold for £1,000 inc. premium

Category: Fine Art / Portrait Miniatures

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