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Miniature: French watercolor portrait of a young woman, in an oval frame 106mm x 124mm, mounted within a square wood frame measuring 176mm x 212mm, signed "Vernet 1834" (see photo). From the collection of former US ambassadors to France and Belgium.
CONDITION:
Portrait condition is very good; few edge chips in glass; frame has age splits and some missing veneer on top-right edge. 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.
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Miniature: Oil on metal portrait of a young man in suit of armor, in an oval pendant locket measuring 63mm x 76mm, in rectangular gilt wood frame measuring 131mm x 156mm, paper backing with label from the Far Gallery on Madison Avenue in New York, unsigned. From the collection of former US ambassadors to France and Belgium.
CONDITION:
Portrait condition is good; scattered small spots of flaking, scattered tiny bubbles in hair and around edges; frame shows some gilt and edge wear, paper backing is intact but with a few dents. 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.
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Miniature: Oil portrait of a man with pipe, on a round wooden box measuring 86mm round, unsigned but paper inside box says "1780" (see photo). From the collection of former US ambassadors to France and Belgium.
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Portrait condition is excellent and crisp, some age crackling under magnification, scattered micro-fine scratches; box has damage to inside lip of bottom that is not visible when box is closed as well as on the edge near the left elbow of the gentleman. 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.
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Miniature: Painted portrait on enamel of a nobleman, possibly a king, in gilt oval pendant which has long since lost its gilt finish, measures 36mm x 53mm including bail, unsigned. From the collection of former US ambassadors to France and Belgium.
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Portrait condition is excellent; backing is missing and has a sharp edge, no 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.
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Miniature: Watercolor and gouache portrait of a young woman in a black dress, 64mm x 79mm, mounted in rectangular wooden frame 113mm x 128mm, unsigned, writing on back (see photo). From the collection of former US ambassadors to France and Belgium.
CONDITION:
Portrait condition is excellent; frame has a few tiny edge chips; good glass is slightly loose. 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.
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Miniature: Watercolor portrait of a gentleman in a black coat, portrait measures 50mm round, mounted in square floral gilt plaster frame measuring 111mm square, lock of brown hair in back, unsigned. From the collection of former US ambassadors to France and Belgium.
CONDITION:
Portrait condition is excellent; 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.
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Miniature: Watercolor portrait of a gentleman in a black suit, in an oval frame that measures 67mm x 69mm, mounted within a rectangular gilt wood frame with a label on the back from the "Far Gallery" measuring 132mm x 158mm, unsigned. 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.
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Miniature: Watercolor portrait of a gentleman, in an oval pendant locket measuring 36mm x 49mm, mounted within a rectangular gilt wood and plaster stand measuring 126mm x 150mm inclusive of the stepped base, gold painted castle on back with short phrase in Latin, unsigned. From the collection of former US ambassadors to France and Belgium.
CONDITION:
Portrait condition is very good, few small spots of flaking; rear painting has age cracking mostly on black background; frame shows some gilt wear and small edge chips, felt mounting is intact; front glass is cracked across the lower portion, rear glass has shallow scratches. 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.
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Miniature: Watercolor portrait of a girl with harp, in a round metal backed pendant locket measuring 72mm round, unsigned. From the collection of former US ambassadors to France and Belgium.
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Portrait condition is good; frame is undamaged; glass shows ample 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.
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Miniature: Watercolor portrait of a lady, in an a gold oval frame with braided hair under glass on the reverse, measuring 67mm x 94mm including bail, mounted within a square gilt wood frame marked "Far Gallery" measures 133mm x 160mm, unsigned, labels on back, see photos. From the collection of former US ambassadors to France and Belgium.
CONDITION:
Portrait condition is excellent; frame shows some light wear; paper backing has a few small tears; no 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.
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Miniature: Watercolor portrait of a lady, in rectangular metal frame 116mm x 154mm to top of bail, signed "F Heigel 1836" (see photo). From the collection of former US ambassadors to France and Belgium.
CONDITION:
Portrait condition is fair, moderate paint flaking; frame is undamaged; 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.
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Miniature: Watercolor portrait of a very affluent man in a suit of armor, in gold pendant locket testing at 18K gold, measuring 34mm x 75mm, floral enamel on back, signed (see photo). From the collection of former US ambassadors to France and Belgium.
CONDITION:
Excellent portrait condition; small dings on edge of band; chips in enamel on band edge near bail and on bail itself. 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.
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Miniature: Watercolor portrait of a well-to-do gentleman in a bright red coat, gilt oval pendant measures 43mm x 54mm, in a rectangular wood and ivory frame measuring 121mm x 130mm, signed (see photo). From the collection of former US ambassadors to France and Belgium.
CONDITION:
Portrait condition is very good; frame shows some gilt wear, paper backing is intact; 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.
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Miniature: Watercolor portrait of a young woman wearing a large black hat, in a round frame that measures 59mm, mounted within a square gilt wood and lacquered frame measuring 129mm x 132mm, 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 tears. 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.
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Miniature: Watercolor portrait of a young woman, portrait measures 43mm x 52mm, in an oval ivory frame measuring 73mm x 88mm, signed (see photo). From the collection of former US ambassadors to France and Belgium.
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Portrait condition is good; scattered small spots of flaking and staining; ivory frame shows partial crack on upper left; glass shows a few weepage and milky 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.
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Miniature: Watercolor portrait of General George Washington, portrait measures 64mm round, wood frame with paper backing measuring 126mm x 135mm, signed O. Bertrand, glass on front. From the collection of former US ambassadors to France and Belgium.
CONDITION:
Excellent portrait condition, stain on wood frame shows wear. 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.
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Miniature: Watercolor portrait on ivory of a well-to-do gentleman with a medal pinned to his chest, gilt frame with paper backing, pendant measures 74mm x 84mm including bail, unsigned with paper labels on back. From the collection of former US ambassadors to France and Belgium.
CONDITION:
Portrait condition is excellent; pendant back has light rippling due to moisture, light pitting to finish as well as dents along pendant border; 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.
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Miniature: Watercolor portrait on ivory of a young man wearing a black coat, in gilt beaded frame with large pocket watch style articulating bow, pendant measures 73mm x 101mm, unsigned, some provenance on the inside, see photos for details. From the collection of former US ambassadors to France and Belgium.
CONDITION:
Portrait condition is excellent; black substance and carboard stuck on back of pendant, light pitting to finish; 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.
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Miniature: Watercolor portrait on ivory of an old man in a blue jacket, in gilt floral oval pendant with swivel bail and paper backing, paper lot numbers from an old auction on back, pendant measures 55mm x 74mm including bail, unsigned but of high quality. From the collection of former US ambassadors to France and Belgium.
CONDITION:
Portrait condition is excellent; few tiny spots of flaking; 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.
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Miniature: Watercolor portrait on paper of a young man wearing a hat, gilt frame with paper backing, pendant measures 66mm x 77mm, signed on front and on back, see photos for details. From the collection of former US ambassadors to France and Belgium.
CONDITION:
Portrait condition is excellent; light pitting to gilt finish; 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.
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Miniature: Watercolor profile portrait in white of a young woman, in an ornate gilt brass frame measuring 79mm x 101mm, signed (see photo). From the collection of former US ambassadors to France and Belgium.
CONDITION:
Portrait condition is excellent; lightly pitted frame; 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.
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Miniature: Watercolor scene on ivory of a young woman with a bared breast being lectured or instructed by a man wearing glasses while a cherub looks on, cherub is holding in one hand a vase of some sort with a baby inside, incredible fine detail down to the piece of paper with Latin words, gilt frame with lead and velvet backing, pendant measures 77mm x 71mm including bail, unsigned, with paper labels on back. From the collection of former US ambassadors to France and Belgium.
CONDITION:
Portrait condition is excellent; pendant back has separated leaving the exposed ivory base, light paint loss on corners most notably at the top left and bottom right, light pitting to finish; 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.
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Miniature lot (4) Framed portraits - [1] Watercolor portrait of a gentleman with sideburns and an earring, in a re-mounted gold oval pendant locket, 52mm x 67mm, set within a rectangular gilt wood frame measuring 152mm x 170mm, signed portrait (see photo). [2] Outdoor scene on porcelain, in an oval frame 120mm x 98mm, unsigned. [3] Watercolor portrait on ivory of a baby, in gilt circular pendant, fabric backing, pendant measures 57mm x 69mm including bail, unsigned. [4] Watercolor portrait of a woman wearing a hat, portrait measures 52mm x 61mm, rectangular black painted wood frame with gilt trim measures 112mm x 120mm, unsigned, writing on back (see photo). From the collection of former US ambassadors to France and Belgium.
CONDITION:
Multiple lots sold as-is, no further condition report available. 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.
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Miniature lot (4) Watercolor portraits - [1] Gentleman in a red coat, measures 76mm round, mounted within rectangular wooden frame measuring 140mm x 144mm, signed "J.G.1821" (see photo), writing on back (see photo). [2] Seated young woman with a large wig, two inches round in a round bone frame measuring 73mm round, tortoise shell back, unsigned. [3] Woman with a blue sash, portrait measures 47mm x 60mm, mounted in rectangular wood frame measuring 89mm x 125mm, unsigned. [4] Young woman's profile on ivory, gilt frame with velvet backing, pendant measures 35mm x 51mm including bail, signed C.B with paper labels on back. From the collection of former US ambassadors to France and Belgium.
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Multiple lots sold as-is, no further condition report available. 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.
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Miniature lot (5) Framed portraits - [1] Enamel portrait of a young woman with golden curls, oval portrait measures 43mm x 56mm (without scrollwork), mounted in rectangular gilt wood frame measuring 137mm x 189mm, unsigned. [2] Watercolor profile portrait of a young woman wearing a large hat, 2-5/8 inches, in a heavy gilt brass round pendant locket 3-1/2 inches, signed (see photo). [3] Watercolor portrait of a young man wearing a black coat, gilt frame with marbled paper backing, pendant measures 61mm x 69mm, unsigned with paper labels on back. [4] Watercolor portrait of a young gentleman with a moustache, in an oval frame measuring 74mm x 93mm, within a rectangular velvet frame measuring 98mm x 123mm, signed "Teibler 1856" (see photo). [5] Water color portrait of a young woman posing by a harp, in an oval frame measuring 82mm x 96mm within a rectangular wood frame measuring 127mm x 151mm, signed (see photo). From the collection of former US ambassadors to France and Belgium.
CONDITION:
Multiple lots sold as-is, no further condition report available. 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.
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