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Fri, Jul 9, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 204

August Jouraud

Estimate: $400 - $600

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(French, 19th century)

Pair of portrait miniatures of seated ladies: Blue Gown, signed lower right "Geo. At. Jouraud/1817"; Amber Gown, signed lower right "Aug. Jouraud/1817", watercolor on paper, both 3 x 2-1/2 in,; matching original Empire gilt wood and composition frames, 5-3/4 x 5-3/8 in.

Provenance: Property of a Southern Gentleman, Atlanta, Georgia; Brunk Auctions, November 2017; Private Collection, Richmond, Virginia

Condition

both with some abrasions, some small losses to paint from mildew, "Blue" with slight wave to paper; frames with abrasions, regilt

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