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Emporium Auction - September 14, 2023

Thu, Sep 14, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 178

Four Black Lacquered Cigar Cases with Portraits of Ladies

Estimate: $200 - $400

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

19th century, all doubled sided leather construction, portrait of lady in purple dress obverse portrait of man and woman "Victoria and Albert, With Princess Royal Born 1840"; portrait of lady in red dress with gilt accents obverse "segars"; portrait of lady in green dress; portrait of lady in white shirt with lace hat; smallest to largest 5-5/16 x 2-11/16 in. to 5-9/16 x 2-11/16 in.

Provenance: Private Collection, Middleburg, Virginia

Condition

minimal scratching and wear consistent with age and use; distress to leather

Private Collection, Middleburg, Virginia