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Emporium & Humber Family Collection Auction

Fri, Feb 4, 2022 09:00AM EST
Lot 86

Framed Portrait Miniature and Mourning Silhouette

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

British/Continental, 18th/19th century, comprising: Grand Tour portrait miniature on ivory, inscribed "Louis XVII" verso, sight 2-1/4 in. diameter, carved wood frame, 4-7/8 x 4-3/4 in.; Victorian mourning silhouette, in metal frame with braided hair hanging loop, 6 x 4-1/2 in.

Provenance: Private Collection, Colorado

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.

Condition

good overall, not examined out of frames; frames with light wear, silhouette with crack to front panel