Portrait of Mary Queen of Scots (1542-1587), small bust-length, in a black dress and lace ruff — Scottish School, 19th Century

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Estimate: £300–£500 hammer ≈ $547–$912
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Sale: Christie's — British and Victorian including Scottish Paintings , London (South Kensington) · 4 March 2004
Dimensions: 7¼ x 5¾ in. (18.4 x 14.6 cm.)
Record ID: TB-2026-5950008
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Scottish School, 19th Century, Portrait of Mary Queen of Scots (1542-1587), small bust-length, in a black dress and lace ruff. Christie's, 4 Mar 2004, lot 10 A. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5950008.

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Scottish School, 19th Century, Portrait of Mary Queen of Scots (1542-1587), small bust-length, in a black dress and lace ruff. Christie's, 4 Mar 2004, lot 10 A. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5950008.

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