by Alex Leslie | May 8, 2017 | Miniature Portraits
Margaret Leslie, Lady Balgonie (b. 1620) By unknown artist, pair to M2 Oil on card 2 ins. Elder daughter of John, 6th Earl of Rothes she married: 1. Alexander Leslie, Lord Balgonie 2. Francis, 2nd Earl of Buccleuch 1646 3. David, 2nd Earl of Wemyss...
by Alex Leslie | May 8, 2017 | Miniature Portraits
By unknown artist, c.1590 Watercolour on card, 2 1/4 ins. Almost monochrome in appearance, black, white and brown, with lost touches of gilding worn off leaving a pale yellow base. Inscription on lady’s miniature: D*M*L*L* Inscription on man’s miniature: ?...
by Alex Leslie | May 8, 2017 | Miniature Portraits
By unknown artist Oil on copper 2 1/2 ins. Red face, brown hair. The features bear a strong resemblance to the painting by L. Schuneman in the Scottish National Portrait Gallery.
by Alex Leslie | May 8, 2017 | Miniature Portraits
Mary Leslie, Countess of Eglington (b. 1621) By unknown artist, pair to M3 Oil on card 2 ins. Younger daughter of John, 6th Earl of Rothes, married 1635 Hugh, 7th, Earl of Eglington.
by Alex Leslie | May 8, 2017 | Miniature Portraits
By Gustavus Hamilton, signed ‘GH/1760’ Watercolour on ivory, 1 2/3rd ins. Red dress, purple and white flowers in hair, grey background.
by Alex Leslie | May 8, 2017 | Miniature Portraits
By unknown artist Watercolour on card, 1 1/2 ins. Wearing blue coat. The features resemble the miniature of 6th Earl attributed to Zincke in the collection of the Earl of Haddington
