Claude HOIN Dijon, 1750 - 1817 Woman in profile with white veil Miniature on ivory, oval shape Signed and dated 'JB. hoin / 1782' on the left Ornamenting the lid of a round box with radiant straw marquetry decoration, the mounts in rose gold and the inner parts in tinted horn of domestic Bovidae ('Bos taurus domesticus') (diameter : 6,7 cm; 2.6 in.) Lady in profile with a white veil, miniature on ivory, signed and dated, by C. Hoin 4 x 3.40 cm (1.57 x 1.34 in.) Comment: This lot, according to the regulations in force, has a CIC and is in free circulation within the European Union. It is not allowed to leave the European Union.

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