Continental School (Late 18th Century), Two Miniature Portraits of Officers
Continental School (Late 18th Century), Two Miniature Portraits of Officers
late 18th-19th century, watercolor on , the first an expressive tondo portrait of a French officer attired in military uniform on a mauve ground, the verso mounted in vellum and ink inscribed Enfantin 1799, with later inscription beneath identifying sitter as Charle Ferdinand Baron de St. Claire / Colonel de Calvalri / Mort 26 Ockotbre 1849; the second possibly Austrian, circa 1790s, unsigned, oval format depicting a bewigged sitter in a blue coat with red facings, interior backed with red diamonds playing card. Each presented behind glass in a metal locket frame.
Largest Case 2 3/4 in. diameter (excluding bail); painting 2 5/8 in. diameter
Leslie Antiques, Ltd., New York
Collection of a Gentleman
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Condition Report: Painting in overall good condition, with some scattered surface rubbing primarily to perimeter; some denting to frame with misshaping to bail. LLA works in partnership with ARTA to fulfill shipments of most of the items we sell; ivory is not included. Alternative shipping vendors are available. Please contact our front office for a courtesy listing of local options.
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Continental School (Late 18th Century), Two Miniature Portraits of Officers
late 18th-19th century, watercolor on , the first an expressive tondo portrait of a French officer attired in military uniform on a mauve ground, the verso mounted in vellum and ink inscribed Enfantin 1799, with later inscription beneath identifying sitter as Charle Ferdinand Baron de St. Claire / Colonel de Calvalri / Mort 26 Ockotbre 1849; the second possibly Austrian, circa 1790s, unsigned, oval format depicting a bewigged sitter in a blue coat with red facings, interior backed with red diamonds playing card. Each presented behind glass in a metal locket frame.
Largest Case 2 3/4 in. diameter (excluding bail); painting 2 5/8 in. diameter
Leslie Antiques, Ltd., New York
Collection of a Gentleman
Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com
Condition Report: Painting in overall good condition, with some scattered surface rubbing primarily to perimeter; some denting to frame with misshaping to bail. LLA works in partnership with ARTA to fulfill shipments of most of the items we sell; ivory is not included. Alternative shipping vendors are available. Please contact our front office for a courtesy listing of local options.
