(19th century)

Seated Woman Holding a Book, Paisley Curtain draped aside to reveal the Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, Turkey, watercolor on ivory, sight 3-1/4 x 2-3/4 in.; original black lacquered papier mâché frame with gilt brass repoussé inner sight frame, 6-5/8 x 6 in.

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Provenance: Private Collection, Middleburg, Virginia [[europeanart]]/[[portrait-miniature]]

not removed from frame; frame with small losses