A set of nine Continental circular painted ivory miniatures depicting bust portraits of the classical muses French, late 19th century The plaques depicting head and shoulder portraits embodying and inspiring the arts, literature and sciences, each depiction with an applied engraved gilt brass ribbon title comprising: 'Astronomie' (Urania),'Poésie heroinne' (Calliope),'Histoire' (Clio), 'Danse'(Terpsichore),'Comedie'(Thalia), 'Tragedie'(Melpomene),'Beaux Arts' (Polymnia),'Musique'(Euterpe), and 'Poésie Sirique' (Erato), set within foliate gilt glazed frames (the glass to some as found) and mounted to a contemporary silk covered board set within a line and chequered strung rectangular frame, the rear with original framers label for J.& W. Vokins, Great Portland Street, London, the miniatures each, 7cm diameter including mounts, the inlaid frame, 39cm high, 36cm wide approximately This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y Ф Y Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the UK, see clause 13. Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing