Lot Essay
Gertrude, daughter of John, Earl of Gower, married John, 4th Duke of Bedford on 2nd April, 1737. Their daughter Caroline married Duke of Marlborough. She died 1st July, 1794
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John Smart (1742-1811)
Gertrude, Duchess of Bedford, facing right in blue dress with white bow, lace fichu, black cap with lace border, pearl choker and earrings
signed with initials and dated 1760, silver-gilt frame with reeded border
oval, 1 1/4in. (31mm.) high
Gertrude, Duchess of Bedford, facing right in blue dress with white bow, lace fichu, black cap with lace border, pearl choker and earrings
signed with initials and dated 1760, silver-gilt frame with reeded border
oval, 1 1/4in. (31mm.) high