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Portrait of Jean Davidson, Mrs. Robertson, 18th Century; Follower of Allan Ramsay.
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Portrait of Jean Davidson, Mrs. Robertson, 18th Century; Follower of Allan Ramsay.

18th century
Sold 18 September 2026 · Roy Precious - Antiques & Fine Art
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Oil on canvas in a distressed 19th century frame.

This is a pleasing 18th century portrait of an attractive sitter with Jacobite connections.

JEAN DAVIDSON married Andrew Robertson, owner of the Scottish estate of Foveran. Jean, Countess of Dunfermline was her godmother.

Andrew's brother William was in the bodyguard of Bonnie Prince Charlie at the Battle of Culloden. After the defeat to the Jacobite forces he fled to Sweden where he made a fortune. After some years he returned and bought an estate in Scotland.

His cousin James, 5th Earl of Southesk, had been attainted for the Jacobite Rising in 1715 and the earldom was not restored until 1855.

Andrew, Jean's husband, quarrelled with their eldest son William and he left the estate of Foveran to William's brother. Alexander, William's son, as his father did not inherit the estate went to live in China where he made a fortune. Returning home he spent it all so he returned to China where he made another(moderate) fortune.

ALLAN RAMSAY 1713–1784.

Ramsay was born in Edinburgh; he studied in London at St Martin's Lane Academy and at Hans Hysing's studio, before going to Italy to study. On his return he settled in London, although he continued to be active in Edinburgh. Between 1754 and 1757 he was in Italy, mostly in Rome. During his prime period he had a virtual monopoly on court painting. He became the official painter to George III in 1760, and Principal Painter-in-Ordinary in 1767. His assistants included David Martin, Alexander Nasmyth and Philip Reinagle.

SIZE:34.25 x 29 inches inc. frame.

PROVENANCE: Private Collection, Dorset.

Date of Manufacture

Roy Precious - Antiques & Fine Art has dated this Georgian Oil Portrait Painting to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Reference Numbers
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SA533552
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8910
Description
Oil on canvas in a distressed 19th century frame.

This is a pleasing 18th century portrait of an attractive sitter with Jacobite connections.

JEAN DAVIDSON married Andrew Robertson, owner of the Scottish estate of Foveran. Jean, Countess of Dunfermline was her godmother.

fig 1. An 18th-century oil portrait painting of a lady wearing a red dress with a pink floral corsage, displayed within a moulded giltwood frame.
fig 1. Portrait of Jean Davidson, Mrs. Robertson, 18th Century; Follower of Allan Ramsay.

Andrew's brother William was in the bodyguard of Bonnie Prince Charlie at the Battle of Culloden. After the defeat to the Jacobite forces he fled to Sweden where he made a fortune. After some years he returned and bought an estate in Scotland.

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His cousin James, 5th Earl of Southesk, had been attainted for the Jacobite Rising in 1715 and the earldom was not restored until 1855.
Roy Precious - Antiques & Fine Art
fig 2. An 18th-century oil portrait painting of a lady wearing a red dress with a pink floral corsage, displayed within a moulded giltwood frame.
fig 2. Portrait of Jean Davidson, Mrs. Robertson, 18th Century; Follower of Allan Ramsay.

Andrew, Jean's husband, quarrelled with their eldest son William and he left the estate of Foveran to William's brother. Alexander, William's son, as his father did not inherit the estate went to live in China where he made a fortune. Returning home he spent it all so he returned to China where he made another(moderate) fortune.

fig 3. An 18th-century oil portrait painting of a lady wearing a red dress with a pink floral corsage, displayed within a moulded giltwood frame.
fig 3. Portrait of Jean Davidson, Mrs. Robertson, 18th Century; Follower of Allan Ramsay.

ALLAN RAMSAY 1713–1784.

Ramsay was born in Edinburgh; he studied in London at St Martin's Lane Academy and at Hans Hysing's studio, before going to Italy to study. On his return he settled in London, although he continued to be active in Edinburgh. Between 1754 and 1757 he was in Italy, mostly in Rome. During his prime period he had a virtual monopoly on court painting. He became the official painter to George III in 1760, and Principal Painter-in-Ordinary in 1767. His assistants included David Martin, Alexander Nasmyth and Philip Reinagle.

SIZE:34.25 x 29 inches inc. frame.

PROVENANCE: Private Collection, Dorset.

Date of Manufacture

Roy Precious - Antiques & Fine Art has dated this Georgian Oil Portrait Painting to the 18th Century.

Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA533552
Dealers Internal Ref
8910
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Roy and nadine precious: specialists in portraiture from the 16th to the 20th century. Established in 1972.

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Archive I An 18th-century oil portrait painting of a lady wearing a red dress with a pink floral corsage, displayed within a moulded giltwood frame. SOLD18 SEP 26

Portrait of Jean Davidson, Mrs. Robertson, 18th Century; Follower of Allan Ramsay.

Archive II An 18th-century oil portrait painting of a lady wearing a red dress with a pink floral corsage, displayed within a moulded giltwood frame. View II
Archive III An 18th-century oil portrait painting of a lady wearing a red dress with a pink floral corsage, displayed within a moulded giltwood frame. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century oil portrait painting of a lady wearing a red dress with a pink floral corsage, displayed within a moulded giltwood frame. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century oil portrait painting of a lady wearing a red dress with a pink floral corsage, displayed within a moulded giltwood frame. View V
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An 18th-century oil portrait painting of a lady wearing a red dress with a pink floral corsage, displayed within a moulded giltwood frame.
Portrait of Jean Davidson, Mrs. Robertson, 18th century; Follower of Allan Ramsay.
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialOil on Canvas, Giltwood
  • ColourRed, Warm Gold
  • MotifsFloral corsage detail, Pearl hairpin accent, Draped white chemise, Moulded giltwood frame
  • SizeH 87 cm (34 in) x W 74 cm (29 in) x D 6 cm (2 in)

This eighteenth-century oil on canvas depicts Jean Davidson, Mrs Robertson, in the Georgian style in the manner of a follower of Allan Ramsay. The sitter wears a red dress with a draped white chemise, a pink floral corsage, and pearl hairpins in her dark hair against a dark background. The work is housed in a moulded giltwood frame with carved corner ornaments showing wear. The piece measures 87 cm high, 74 cm wide, and 6 cm deep. Suitable for period and traditional interiors, this artwork functions as a focal point in a reception room or study. It hangs effectively above a mantelpiece or on a principle wall in a living room, dining room, or hallway, bringing historical character and visual interest to domestic settings.

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Eighteenth-century British portraiture, particularly during the Georgian period, is defined by formal compositions, soft lighting, and detailed render of garments and fabrics. Influenced by artists like Allan Ramsay and Thomas Gainsborough, portraits focused on capturing social status alongside likeness.

Artisans used natural oil pigments mixed with linseed oil, applied onto hand-stretched linen or cotton canvas. Frames from this era were typically constructed from wood coated in gesso and finished with hand-applied gold leaf.

Authenticity is assessed through surface age indicators such as natural craquelure, evidence of historical canvas lining or stretcher construction, period-appropriate timber frames, and chemical analysis of the paint pigments.

Classical oil portraits are frequently placed above mantelpieces, sideboards, or within gallery walls to add historic character. They contrast effectively against modern minimalist backdrop tones or complement traditional wood-panelled rooms.

Oil paintings should be kept away from direct sunlight, extreme temperature fluctuations, and high humidity. Cleaning should be restricted to light dusting with a soft, dry brush, avoiding liquid cleaners or harsh chemicals.
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