AUCTION : 1802

Live Horology, Jewelry & Portrait Miniatures Auction
Sunday Sept 23, 2018

The Manchester Downtown Hotel (formerly Radisson), Manchester NH
- No Reserves - No Buyer's Premium - No Sales Tax -

Lot#: 36

DESCRIPTION: Miniature: Watercolor and gouache portrait of the young Louis XV of France with a young woman and what appears to be a monkey, on ivory, oval gold pendant with brass clamp backing and no bail, pendant measures 84mm x 61mm including jump ring, unsigned with writing on back (see photo). Louis XV ruled France from 1723 to 1774. From the collection of former US ambassadors to France and Belgium.
CONDITION: Portrait in excellent condition overall, frame with light discoloration to gold border. Items in this portrait miniature collection are written up to the best of our knowledge. It is up to bidders to make final determination as to value. Any additional information that is shared to us will be passed along to the public by updating our descriptions.
PRICE SOLD: $600

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