Lot 745 , Sampson Towgood Roche (Irish 1759-1847) Miniatures of a lady and gentleman 2.75 x 2.25in., gold locket frames with hair backs

Sampson Towgood Roche (Irish 1759-1847)
pair of oils on ivory
Miniatures of a lady and gentleman
one dated 1795
2.75 x 2.25in., gold locket frames with hair backs
Estimate £400-600

Gentleman looks to be in good untouched condition, a little dirty but no other faults noted
Lady in similar condition, dated lower left, some slight signs of mould showing around the edges particularly near 8.30am, both housed in gold frames with plaited hair backs, catalogue extract verso from what is thought to have been a Christies sale where they were purchased by the vendor.


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Sold for £950