French School, Empire period - Lot 28

Lot n° 28
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French School, Empire period - Lot 28
French School, Empire period A gentleman in a powdered blond wig, depicted in a three-quarter-length portrait facing right against a sky background, wearing a blue suit, black collar, beige vest, and a red ribbon on the lapel of his jacket. Oval miniature on ivory (Elephantidae spp.*). (Tear-shaped crack; a crack in the upper right corner that does not affect the subject.) Height: 5 cm; Width: 4.1 cm; Gross weight: 16 g Gilded brass border. On the reverse: old inscription: “Marquis de Vitrolles par” and, in another hand, “augustin.” Possibly related to the family of Eugène-François d’Arnaud, Baron de Vitrolles (1774–1854) Provenance: - “Royan” Collection * Note (//): A CITES certificate will be issued to the purchaser, allowing for free movement within the EU. Expert: Nathalie Lemoine-Bouchard
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