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Lot 47

Four French School Portrait Miniatures

Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Starting Bid
$400

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(18th/19th century)

Officer in Uniform, 1817, dated and inscribed in French verso, watercolor and bodycolor on ivory, 1-3/4 x 1-1/2 in.; Woman with Pearls, unsigned, watercolor on ivory, 3-1/8 x 2-5/8 in.; Gentleman, unsigned, watercolor on ivory, 2-1/4 x 2-1/8 in.; Woman with Red Sash, signed lower right "E.B Taisy", watercolor on ivory, sight, 2-3/4 x 2-1/8 in.; four period black lacquer frames, one paper-mache, largest 5-3/8 x 4-5/8 x 3/4 in.

Provenance: Private Vermont Collection

Note: Per consignor note, possibly came from a Rockefeller Estate.

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.

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Private Vermont Collection

all frames with wear and abrasions; "French Soldier" with abrasions, small area of pigment loss at upper left corner, chip lower right corner; "French Woman" with chips to edges; "Gentleman" with abrasions; "Woman with a Red Sash" not examined out of frame, small loss of pigment on bottom edge Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.