2 French School Miniature Portrait Paintings

Description

Group of two French school miniature portrait paintings, 19th century. Including one after Thomas Gainsborough (English, 1727-1788) portrait depicting 18th century Welsh actress Sarah Siddons, and one portrait depicting Sophie of France, also known as Madame Sophie, the sixth daughter of French King Louis XV. Each signed illegibly along the lower right.

Provenance: The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff.
Each; Sight; height: 2 1/2 in x width: 2 in. Framed; height: 5 1/2 in x width: 5 in x depth: 1/2 in.

Condition

No signs of restoration when viewed under UV light. Verso not inspected; not inspected out of frame. Framed under glass. Light wear to the frame.

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2 French School Miniature Portrait Paintings

Lot 1218

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