Description:
Nine Hand-painted Portrait Miniatures, 19th century, each mounted as a brooch, bezel cases with pin backings unless noted; the Madonna and Child after Raphael, with brass beaded case, easel backing, ht. 2 1/4; a boy with a pendant, beaded bezel, ht. 2 3/8; the Madonna in a blue shroud, ht. 2 3/8; a Guido Reni-style figure in a white headscarf and robe, ht. 2 3/8; a woman with long hair, green background, ht. 2 3/8; a woman with white bonnet, bronze with ribbon top, easel backing, ht. 2 1/4; a boy with a pendant, deep blue background, ht. 2 3/8; a woman with a blue plumed hat, ropework case, ht. 2 1/8; and a portrait of Erbluht with blue drapery, ht. 3 1/4 in.; all dimensions by sight.
Estimate $300-500
All minor wear/abrasions consistent with age and use, except as noted above.
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Stuart Slavid
Senior Vice President
Director of Fine Ceramics
Director of Fine Silver
Director of European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Emily Stegner
Specialist, European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Stephanie Opolski
Appraiser
508-970-3000
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
The European Furniture & Decorative Arts department curates auctions of English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, and Russian antiques, furniture, and decorative arts.