Sir William Charles Ross R.A.

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Lots 81-85: the sitters are members of the Sir Charles Forbes family

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Sir William Charles Ross R.A.
Lady Forbes, in a white dress with ruched bodice, a brooch at corsage and a tartan stole over her shoulders
signed, inscribed and dated on reverse 'Painted by Sir W C Ross Miniature Painter to R.A. The Queen 1844', in a fitted red leather case with gilt mount
oval, 3½ in. (89 mm.) high
See Front Cover Illustration

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Lot Essay

Elizabeth was the daughter of John Cotgrave, Major E.I.C.S. and widow of William Ashburner (died 1861). She married Sir Charles Forbes (1773-1849) in 1800 and had, with other issue.
The Lonach Highland & Friendly Society was founded in 1823 by Sir Charles Forbes, 1st Baronet of Newe & Edinglassie.

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