french-school-circa-1800-miniature-portraits-of-a-gentleman-and-lady
Lot 1326
French School (circa 1800), Miniature Portraits of a Gentleman and Lady
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Watercolor on ivory, unsigned, the presumed couple well-rendered against an atmospheric sky background, the handsome gent depicted in glasses with high collar, tied cravat, and dark navy coat; the beautiful lady with hair up in curls, attired in white dress with king's blue shawl; both presented behind glass in matching late gilt Rococo style frames.

Miniature 3 3/8 x 2 5/8 in.; frame size 8 1/4 x 7 1/2 in.

From a Private Collection, Washington, D.C.

Some slight warping to wafers; the female with vertical crack to right background.

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