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Rectangular miniature depicting the presumed portrait of the Duke of Monmouth, framed in engraved and gilded brass and decorated with figures, animals and animated scenes. According to the label on the reverse, this is James Scott, first Duke of Monmouth and first Duke of Buccleuch, illegitimate son of Charles II of England and his mistress Lucy Walter. He was beheaded on July 15, 1685, after the failure of the Monmouth Rebellion to overthrow the throne. Dimensions: 6 x 4.5 cm Dimensions with frame: 13 x 11 cm Attached is a round miniature (probably mounted under glass), illustrating a village scene in the bambochade style. 19th century. Diameter: 6.5 cm Expert : MB ART EXPERTISES Collection of lots by appointment only, on June 20 and 21, 2023, in Paris VIIIe (Metro: Franklin Roosevelt Line 8 or Saint-Philippe du Roule Line 9). [The exact address will be communicated to you after full payment of the slip, when the appointment is made]. Morgan BLAISE - 06 78 62 87 55 - [email protected]
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Rectangular miniature depicting the presumed portrait of the Duke of Monmouth, framed in engraved and gilded brass and decorated with figures, animals and animated scenes. According to the label on the reverse, this is James Scott, first Duke of Monmouth and first Duke of Buccleuch, illegitimate son of Charles II of England and his mistress Lucy Walter. He was beheaded on July 15, 1685, after the failure of the Monmouth Rebellion to overthrow the throne. Dimensions: 6 x 4.5 cm Dimensions with frame: 13 x 11 cm Attached is a round miniature (probably mounted under glass), illustrating a village scene in the bambochade style. 19th century. Diameter: 6.5 cm Expert : MB ART EXPERTISES Collection of lots by appointment only, on June 20 and 21, 2023, in Paris VIIIe (Metro: Franklin Roosevelt Line 8 or Saint-Philippe du Roule Line 9). [The exact address will be communicated to you after full payment of the slip, when the appointment is made]. Morgan BLAISE - 06 78 62 87 55 - [email protected]
