Lot 108
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ATTRIBUTED TO BERNARD LENS (BRITISH, 1682-1740)
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ATTRIBUTED TO BERNARD LENS (BRITISH, 1682-1740)

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ATTRIBUTED TO BERNARD LENS (BRITISH, 1682-1740)
Margaret FitzGerald, née King (d. 1763), in ochre dress with white lace collar and yellow ribbon, posy of flowers worn at corsage, together with a gentleman in the uniform of an infantry officer, in gold-trimmed scarlet coat with green facings, gold-trimmed green waistcoat, frilled white cravat and hair worn en queue (English School, circa 1760), together with a young lady, in grey dress, her dark curling hair decorated with pearls (Peter Paul Lens, British, c. 1714 - c. 1750)
all on ivory
ovals, 1 5/16 in. (34 mm.) to 1 7/16 in. (37 mm.) high, the former in gilt-metal frame with engraved inscription on reverse and associated fitted leather case; the latter two in gilt-metal bracelet clasp frames
the reverse of the frame for the fomer is engraved 'The Honle.. Mrs.. Margaret Fitzgerald dau; and Heiress of James 4th Baron Kingston of Mitchelstown Co.. Cork Born Died 29. Jan. 1763' (4)
Provenance
By direct family descent.
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
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Please note that the quantity of pieces in this lot is 3, not 4 as stated in the catalogue entry.

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Lot Essay

Margaret Fitzgerald, née King, was the daughter of James, 4th Baron Kingston and Elizabeth, née Meade. She married, in 1763, Richard FitzGerald, son of Robert FitzGerald, 19th Earl of Kildare, and had issue. For other portraits of the King family, see lots 122, 128, 129, 134, and 143.

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