Premier Auction - Session I - February 3, 2023
Fri, Feb 3, 2023 09:00AM EST
Lot 558
A Pair of Portrait Miniatures, Elisa
Estimate: $300 - $500
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
(early 19th century)
Finely painted Lady and Gentleman, she signed "Elisa 1811", he signed "Mille Serre 1810", watercolor on ivory, each with gilt brass bezel frame, overall 3-5/8 in. dia.
Note: ?This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state
and/or local law. Prospective bidders should check all applicable government wildlife
restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer is solely responsible for obtaining any
necessary licenses or permits from federal, state and/or local authorities applicable to
their purchase or transport of the object. Please note that bidders in New Jersey may not
bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinoceros horn.
Provenance: Private Collection, Middleburg, Virginia [[europeanart]]/[[portrait-miniature]]
Condition
light abrasions at edges; frames with some wear to gilt surface
