Lot 52: Andrew Robertson, MA (Scottish, 1772-1845) A young Bride, wearing elaborate white silk dress with short puff sleeves overlaid by long gauze puffed sleeves, lace collar and cuffs, long seed pearl necklace, pearl necklace with pendant, rings and pearl

A young Bride, wearing elaborate white silk dress with short puff sleeves overlaid by long gauze puffed sleeves, lace collar and cuffs, long seed pearl necklace, pearl necklace with pendant, rings and pearl and lace hairpiece in her upswept and curled brown hair, she holds a posy of flowers in her left hand, an urn of flowers to her right, columns, red curtain and landscape in the background.
Ormolu frame with scrolling floral and foliate motif.
Rectangular, 102mm (4in) high
Provenance: E.V. Hickson; Sotheby's, 6 October 1969, lot 69
Purchased in 1973
Exhibited: Portrait Miniatures from the Merchiston Collection, Scottish National Portrait Gallery, 23 September – 11 December 2005, no.58
Literature: Stephen Lloyd, Exhibition Catalogue, 2005, p.75