David Martin (Circle), Pair Of 18th-Century Companion Portraits

David Martin (Circle), Pair Of 18th-Century Companion PortraitsThis charming pair of mid 18th century Scottish school companion portraits depict a gentleman holding a letter and a lady wearing a rose. With his right arm resting alongside a quill, he stands assuredly with quiet confidence. His luxurious jacket, woven in dark purple velvet, worn over a matching waistcoat. Textured gold buttons punctuate the ensemble. While, in contrast to his dark tones, she wears a silvery white dress topped off with a pink rose

During his short lifetime

which gives the portrait a sense of life and vitality

Overall size: 29” x 23” / 74cm x 59cm

Overall size: 29” x 25” / 74cm x 64cm

charm and positivity - they seek to elevate the ordinary moments of family life with particular emphasis on maternal nurture

was at the height of his career in 1920 and happily married with two young children

Very tired with flaking paint in several areas

Sir Joshua Reynolds PRA (1723-1792)

1744-1824) in a portrait by Wright of Derby

an inscription refers to when the artwork changed hands in the Summer of 1969

Under Louis XIV

It’s probably a view on the continent