MINIATURE PORTRAIT OF YOUNG MAN ON IVORY.English ,18th Century. Painted on ivory, oval in a gilt frame. Written on verso: "John Arbuthnot, of Ravensbury. Died 27th of December , 1797, age 69. He was the only son of George Arbuthnot, an officer in Queen Annes ... Margaret Robinson his wife, and nephew of John of Aberdeen, physician to Queen Anne. John, who died in 1797 married 5 times. His third wife Anne was daughter of Richard Stone, banker and by her had 5 sons and 5 daughters..." - Framed: 6 3/4" high x 6" wide. Estimate $175-225
