Three French Portrait Miniatures on Ivory
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Description
Three French Belle Epoque Portrait Miniatures on Ivory, first quarter 20th century, in a bronze and mahogany frame, depicting Louis XVI, flanked by Madame du Barry and Marie Antoinette, h. 8-1/4", w. 15-1/2".
Condition
Frame has multiple shrinkage cracks (one running almost the full length of the frame), as well as some losses to the brass mounts. Above the central crown-shaped mount, pitting to the wood and a loss to one of the brass branches. Sight size of each miniature is 3-1/2" x 2-1/2". Miniatures with yellowing, soiling and some buckling, possibly from humidity. Specks of dirt are trapped behind the glass. They have not been examined out of the frame.
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Three French Portrait Miniatures on Ivory
Estimate $300 - $500
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