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Winter 2007 Auction

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21. Portrait Miniature of an Unidentified Sitter, 19th Century

Painting on ivory, unsigned nor dated. (From the same collection offered in the previous sale.) A finely executed portrait of a pretty woman with blue eyes, set into unmarked rose gold case with large finial bail. The tiny curls in hair are finely executed as well as the lace and texture of her jewels. Obviously a young woman of wealth and grace. Verso has a small oval window with a braided hair momento. Overall approx. 3" x 2-1/2".



800/1,200   Sold $2,098.75
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