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Late 18th Century Miniature Portrait on Vellum of a Red Haired Woman

$1,200
£911.02
€1,042.01
CA$1,676.57
A$1,864.72
CHF 973.70
MX$22,691.61
NOK 12,435.60
SEK 11,662.39
DKK 7,776.93
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Fine miniature portrait on vellum of a red haired woman in a pleated bonnet with matching collar. Framed in an oval format within a scroll work border. Re-mounted in a parcel gilt molding with silk spandrel under UV glass. The portrait bears the initials "L.W.R." France, 1793 (the year of the reign of terror).
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6 in (15.24 cm)Width: 5 in (12.7 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
    1790-1799
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1793
  • Condition:
    The vellum surface is not completely flat, but the work retains its vivid color (see detail photo). The painting has been re-framed. Wear commensurate with age.
  • Seller Location:
    Kenilworth, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 11721stDibs: LU6534228456652

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