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Miniature: Watercolor and gouache portrait of a young woman, in an oval inner frame then mounted into a larger wood frame, inner portrait measures 60mm x 75mm, outer wood frame measures 120mm x 136mm, signed (see photo). From the collection of former US ambassadors to France and Belgium.
CONDITION:
Portrait condition is excellent; few small spots of flaking; frame has chip at top left corner, backing is intact; glass has short scratch on right cheek. 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:
$225
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Miniature: Watercolor and gouache portrait of two young seated children with one holding a rose, in rectangular gilt brass frame with fancy border, measures 100mm x 113mm, signed with information on back of portrait (see photo). From the collection of former US ambassadors to France and Belgium.
CONDITION:
Portrait condition is good except for a vertical crack runs up through the entire length of the center; frame is undamaged; paper backing is intact; good glass. 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:
$225
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Miniature: Watercolor and gouache portrait of a seated young man, woman and child, in an oval pendant frame with jump ring bail, pendant measures 107mm x 113mm including bail, signed and dated on the back (see photo). From the collection of former US ambassadors to France and Belgium.
CONDITION:
Portrait condition is very good; frame is undamaged; backing is intact; glass shows some weepage spots on the inside. 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:
$500
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Miniature: Watercolor and gouache portrait of two young women with a flower basket, in an oval pendant locket with fixed bail and pearl border, measures 79mm x 114mm including bail, lengthy note in cursive script on inner back (see photo for detail). From the collection of former US ambassadors to France and Belgium.
CONDITION:
Portrait condition is very good, one small spot of flaking on right edge of background; frame is undamaged; good glass on front and back. 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. 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:
$425
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Miniature: Watercolor and gouache portrait of young woman, in a round pendant with jump ring bail, pendant measures 71mm x 83mm including bail, signed (see photo). From the collection of former US ambassadors to France and Belgium.
CONDITION:
Portrait condition is excellent; few tiny spots of flaking; fabric backing is intact; glass shows a few weepage spots and milkiness around edges on the inside. 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:
$130
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Miniature: Watercolor and gouache portrait of Lady Blake, in an oval pendant locket with fixed bail and jump ring attached, pendant measures 55mm x 76mm including fixed bail, within a rectangular gilt wood frame that measures 130mm x 156mm, signed on back "Cosway" (see photo). From the collection of former US ambassadors to France and Belgium.
CONDITION:
Portrait condition is excellent; frame shows some gilt wear, paper backing has scattered tears; good glass. 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:
$225
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Miniature: Framed watercolor portrait of a young woman, in gilt square wood frame, frame measures 107mm x 122mm, unsigned, writing on back (see photo). From the collection of former US ambassadors to France and Belgium.
CONDITION:
Portrait condition is very good; frame shows some wear and glue repair, paper backing is intact; good glass. 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:
$350
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Miniature: Watercolor and gouache portrait of a young woman on ivory, in gilt floral oval pendant reverse set with tortoise shell and inlaid with silver, engraved monogrammed initials GU, pendant measures 59mm x 70mm, unsigned. From the collection of former US ambassadors to France and Belgium.
CONDITION:
Portrait condition is excellent; few tiny spots of flaking; frame bail has been cut off, shell & silver backing is intact; good glass. 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:
$160
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Miniature: Watercolor and gouache portrait of a young woman playing with a puppy, in a gilt round floral pendant with jump ring bail, measures 81mm x 87mm including bail, signed and dated on portrait (see photos). From the collection of former US ambassadors to France and Belgium.
CONDITION:
Portrait condition is very good; few small spots of flaking; frame is tarnished; paper backing has scattered tears; good glass. 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:
$325
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Miniature: Gouache portrait of a woman, in an oval pendant, measures 72mm x 90mm, lock of hair in back under glass, signed (see photo). From the collection of former US ambassadors to France and Belgium.
CONDITION:
Portrait condition is very good, few tiny spots of flaking and edge wear; bail has broken off; front glass shows a few weepage spots and slight milkiness on the inside, rear glass has glue marks from being mounted on other frame. 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:
$140
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Miniature: Enamel portrait of a young woman in royal attire, in a gilt oval frame with raised detail, measures 79mm x 113mm, mounted within a rectangular gilt wood frame that measures 148mm x 184mm, signed on back (see photo). From the collection of former US ambassadors to France and Belgium.
CONDITION:
Portrait condition is excellent; frame shows some gilt wear, backing is intact. 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:
$475
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Miniature: Watercolor & gouache of a woman a man and a cherub, set in painted black wood and brass frame, glass backing to reveal a famous poem "Hope and Love Banish Fear," frame measures 8 inches x 8.75 inches, signed by Samuel Shelley (see photo). A larger size (1.5 ft. x 1.5 ft.) of this is hung on display at The British Institution at Pall-Mall in 1808 and is listed in their catalog on page 12 (see photo). Samuel Shelley's works are included in The Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC. From the collection of former US ambassadors to France and Belgium.
CONDITION:
Painting and frame in excellent condition. 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:
$1500
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Miniature: Enamel portrait of a woman and a soldier in a Greco-Roman setting, ornate octagonal frame set with seed pearls and rubies and with engraved floral details on both the front and rear, pendant measures 64mm x 77mm including bail, unsigned, with writing on back (see photo). From the collection of former US ambassadors to France and Belgium.
CONDITION:
Portrait in excellent condition overall, frame with light discoloration to gold finish. 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:
$4400
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Miniature: Watercolor and gouache portrait of a seated gentleman on ivory, in a gilt oval pendant with floral accents, pendant measures 72mm x 86mm, mounted in rectangular gilt wood frame measuring 130mm x 155mm, signed (see photo). From the collection of former US ambassadors to France and Belgium.
CONDITION:
Portrait condition is excellent; frame shows some gilt wear, paper backing has scattered nail holes; glass has some milkiness on inside. 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. 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:
$325
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Miniature: Watercolor and gouache portrait of George Washington in post-war garb, square painted black wood frame with jump ring bail, frame measures 138mm x 157mm including bail, signed "Anton Meucci pincit" (see photo). From the collection of former US ambassadors to France and Belgium.
CONDITION:
Portrait condition is excellent; few small spots of flaking; frame shows joint repair, cardboard backing is intact; glass shows weepage spots on the inside. 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:
$2600
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Miniature: Watercolor and gouache portrait of a young gentleman, in black painted oval wood frame, measures 87mm x 98mm including painted black frame, then mounted in a rectangular gilt wood frame that measures 153mm x 166mm, signed (see photo). From the collection of former US ambassadors to France and Belgium.
CONDITION:
Portrait condition is excellent; few spots of discoloration around outer edge; frame shows some gilt wear and one chip, paper backing is very brittle and has scattered tears; good glass. 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:
$225
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Miniature: Watercolor and gouache portrait of a young man wearing a blue cloak, in rectangular gilt metal frame, measures 68mm x 75mm, signed on back with a date of 1780-1845. From the collection of former US ambassadors to France and Belgium.
CONDITION:
Portrait condition is excellent, few tiny spots of flaking; frame is undamaged; paper backing is intact; glass is in excellent condition. 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:
$120
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Miniature: Watercolor and gouache portrait of a man of the cloth, painted on ivory, asymmetrical pendant with a soldered jump ring bail and accented with enamel as well as being set with peridots and a ruby, pendant measures 40mm x 63mm including jump ring, unsigned. From the collection of former US ambassadors to France and Belgium.
CONDITION:
Portrait in excellent condition overall, frame with light enamel loss and chipped stones. 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:
$325
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Miniature: Watercolor and gouache portrait of a noble gentleman, in gold oval pendant with fixed gold bail and a glass back with guilloche enamel and a lock of hair set with seed pearls, pendant measures 62mm x 86mm including bail, unsigned. From the collection of former US ambassadors to France and Belgium.
CONDITION:
Portrait and both glasses in excellent condition, light tarnish to gold frame, lock of hair in flawless condition. 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:
$650
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Miniature: Enamel portrait of a gentleman in blue coat, in gold oval pendant with florally monogrammed back and fixed bail, pendant measures 36mm x 51mm including bail, monogram on back, unsigned. From the collection of former US ambassadors to France and Belgium.
CONDITION:
Portrait and pendant case in excellent condition. 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:
$800
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Miniature: Watercolor portrait of Sir Edward Walpole in a blue coat, in solid gold oval pendant locket with fixed gold bail, measuring 41mm x 57mm including bail., back is roughly engraved "Edward Walpole 1730." Edward Walpole was the son of the first prime minister of Great Britain, Sir Robert Walpole. From the collection of former US ambassadors to France and Belgium.
CONDITION:
Good portrait; case lacking crystal, profuse faint fine scratches on back, appears to be glued in place, crudely etched "Edward Walpole" on back. 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:
$650
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Miniature: Watercolor and gouache portrait of a young gentleman in a blue coat, in an oval gold pendant with fixed bail and pearl border accents, glass reverse with woven hair border, pendant measures 61mm x 85mm including bail, unsigned. From the collection of former US ambassadors to France and Belgium.
CONDITION:
Portrait condition is excellent, gold shows light tarnish. 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:
$700
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Miniature: Watercolor and gouache portrait of a young officer, in a gold oval pendant with jump ring bail, measuring 61mm x 83mm including bail, mounted in rectangular gilt wood frame measuring 132mm x 156mm, signed (see photo). From the collection of former US ambassadors to France and Belgium.
CONDITION:
Portrait condition is excellent, spotting at lower edge; frame is undamaged but has some gilt wear, paper backing has scattered tears; excellent glass. 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:
$350
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Miniature: Watercolor and gouache portrait of a gentleman, in a floral gold oval frame, measures 55mm x 70mm, mounted within a rectangular black painted wood frame with a brass jump ring bail, frame measuring 99mm x 142mm including bail, signed (see photo). From the collection of former US ambassadors to France and Belgium.
CONDITION:
Portrait condition is excellent; few tiny spots of flaking; frame shows some edge wear, good glass. 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:
$200
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Miniature: English watercolor and gouache portrait of Vincenzo Lunardi an early aeronaut, in an oval gold frame with raised detail, set within a larger gilt plaster and wood floral frame, oval framed portrait measures 80mm x 95mm, gilt outer frame measures 193mm x 207mm, portrait is unsigned, however the front edge is marked "1759, Vincenzo Lunardi, 1806" above the miniature and "R. Cosway, R.A." beneath, the back is also signed. Lunardi made the first balloon ascent in England in 1784. A lithograph of this portrait attributed to Cosway is shown at the National Portrait Gallery in London. From the collection of former US ambassadors to France and Belgium.
CONDITION:
Portrait condition is fair with two vertical cracks the entire height of the portrait, one through the middle of Lunardi's face, the other to the left of the portrait; frame shows plaster cracks on front and back with some repairs but is mostly intact, only one small chip is missing form bottom right edge that is only visible from the bottom. Back mounting hardware not original. 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:
$425
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Miniature: Watercolor portrait of a young lady with a fancy red hat, painted on ivory, gold oval frame with glass back and fixed bail, pendant measures 47mm x 69mm including jump ring, unsigned. From the collection of former US ambassadors to France and Belgium.
CONDITION:
Portrait in excellent condition overall, gold shows light tarnish. 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:
$400
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Miniature: Gouache portrait of a young woman with garment on shoulder, painted on ivory with cloth and paper backing, rectangular gold pendant frame with soldered jump ring bail and glass backing, pendant measures 51mm x 71mm including bail, signed, with writing on back (see photo). From the collection of former US ambassadors to France and Belgium.
CONDITION:
Portrait in excellent-plus condition overall, light discoloration to gold frame. 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:
$225
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Miniature: Gouache portrait of a young woman with blue bows, painted on ivory, round gold pendant accented with a pearl border and rose cut diamond and seed pearl bail, reverse border accented with pearls with the center having a royal blue guilloche enamel and a rose cut diamond monogram, measures 59mm x 82mm including bail, signed (see photo). From the collection of former US ambassadors to France and Belgium.
CONDITION:
Portrait in excellent condition overall, one small seed pearl is missing from the top of the bail, frame with light discoloration to gold. 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:
$950
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Miniature: 18th century snuff box with watercolor miniature portrait of a seated lady with flowers in her hair and book at hand, floral chased gold accents and tortoise shell interior, box measures 78mm round, 32mm thick, signed by Antoine Vestier and dated (see photo). From the collection of former US ambassadors to France and Belgium.
CONDITION:
Excellent overall condition, small scratches on glass to left of face. 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:
$3000
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Miniature: Watercolor and gouache portrait on ivory of an officer, gold oval pendant with fixed bail, pendant measures 78mm x 113mm including bail, signed (see photos). From the collection of former US ambassadors to France and Belgium.
CONDITION:
Excellent portrait condition, back has 0.25 inch long shallow dent. 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:
$550
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Miniature: Watercolor and gouache portrait of an elderly man with a human skull off to the side and the Latin phrase "Deus Felicitas Homo Miseria" which roughly translates into either "Happiness is misery" or "God is happiness, man is misery," painted on ivory, round gold pendant with fixed jump ring bail, pendant measures 52mm x 57mm including jump ring, unsigned with writing on the back glass (see photo). From the collection of former US ambassadors to France and Belgium.
CONDITION:
Portrait in excellent condition overall, frame with light discoloration to gold, front glass has a crack running through the center and the back glass has chattering around the edges. 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:
$700
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Miniature: Watercolor and gouache portrait of an Officer in the Kaiser Guard, on ivory, oval gold pendant with brass clamp backing and jump ring bail, pendant measures 66mm x 74mm including jump ring, unsigned with writing on back (see photo). 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:
$250
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Miniature: Watercolor and gouache portrait of a seated old woman with a small dog, in a heavy rectangular gold frame with fixed bail, frame measures 60mm x 85mm including fixed bail, signed on back (see photos). From the collection of former US ambassadors to France and Belgium.
CONDITION:
Portrait is in excellent condition overall, has light wear on edges; good glass with beveled edges. 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:
$750
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Miniature: Gouache royal portrait of Louis XVII of France wearing royal garb, on ivory, round gold pendant frame with riveted articulating bail and glass backing, pendant measures 80mm x 94mm including bail, unsigned, with writing on back (see photo). From the collection of former US ambassadors to France and Belgium.
CONDITION:
Portrait in excellent condition overall, frame with light discoloration to gold. 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:
$450
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Miniature: Gouache royal portrait of Holy Roman Emperor Francis I wearing royal garb, painted on ivory, round gold pendant with jump ring at top and with brass backing, pendant measures 49mm x 65mm including jump ring, unsigned, with writing on back (see photo). Francis I reigned from 1745 to 1765. From the collection of former US ambassadors to France and Belgium.
CONDITION:
Portrait in excellent condition overall, frame with light discoloration to gold. 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:
$400
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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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