Two Continental Portrait Miniatures
Two Continental Portrait Miniatures
watercolor on , late 19th century, both appear unsigned and presented in ornate recessed gilt frames, the first depicting a youthful maiden in Neoclassical style dress on a blue ground, inscription to back identifying subject as Empress Josephine; the second of a woman with meek expression in black dress, gray scarf, and white lace bonnet on a gray ground.
Josephine-Sight size 3 1/8 x 2 5/8 in., Frame dimensions 7 7/8 x 8 3/8 x 2 1/2 in.
Private Collection, North Carolina
Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com
Condition Report: Josephine with crack to far left side with associated adhesive residue; frames with scattered chips and shrinkage cracks.
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Two Continental Portrait Miniatures
watercolor on , late 19th century, both appear unsigned and presented in ornate recessed gilt frames, the first depicting a youthful maiden in Neoclassical style dress on a blue ground, inscription to back identifying subject as Empress Josephine; the second of a woman with meek expression in black dress, gray scarf, and white lace bonnet on a gray ground.
Josephine-Sight size 3 1/8 x 2 5/8 in., Frame dimensions 7 7/8 x 8 3/8 x 2 1/2 in.
Private Collection, North Carolina
Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com
Condition Report: Josephine with crack to far left side with associated adhesive residue; frames with scattered chips and shrinkage cracks.