Null Portrait miniature
Pope Pius VII
Diameter 7.5 cm, with frame 9.5 cm
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Portrait miniature Pope Pius VII Diameter 7.5 cm, with frame 9.5 cm Height of frame 14 cm

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Portrait miniature Pope Pius VII Diameter 7.5 cm, with frame 9.5 cm Height of frame 14 cm

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A portrait miniature of a young noble lady, probably French or Russian, circa 1850 Watercolor and gouache, finely executed miniature. In a gilt brass frame and original blue velvet case. Gold embossed count's crown with monogram "E.M." inside. Dimensions of the miniature 8.2 x 5.5 cm. Case dimensions 10 x 7.5 cm. Condition: II Keywords: portrait miniature, portrait, portrait,

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