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271 - (2 pc) Antique Grand Tour Portrait Miniatures 19th century Artist/Designer/Manufacturer: Signed Rene Materials: Hand-painted gouache/watercolor on plaque (likely ivory or celluloid), housed under convex glass in ebonized black wood square frames with decorative gilt inner surrounds. Marking(s): Hand-signed "Rene" (or "René") in light paint along the lower right outer edge of the portrait matrix, positioned just inside the brass bezel. Cataloguer's Note: This is a classic, highly decorative pair of antique miniature portraits typically acquired by affluent travelers as sophisticated souvenirs during the "Grand Tour" era. The miniatures depict idealized historic European figures: the female subject wears a historicizing royal gown with an ornate tiara and an ermine-lined mantle, while the male subject is depicted as a young gentleman or officer in a high-collared Napoleonic-style military tunic with gilded epaulets. Frame 5" x W 4.125" Image (as seen in frame) H 2.25" x W 2" Good antique condition. Unless otherwise stated, all information provided is the opinion of our specialists. Should you have any specific questions regarding the condition of this lot, please use the ask question button or send us an email to info@akibaantiques.com
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(2 pc) Antique Grand Tour Portrait Miniatures 19th century Artist/Designer/Manufacturer: Signed Rene Materials: Hand-painted gouache/watercolor on plaque (likely ivory or celluloid), housed under convex glass in ebonized black wood square frames with decorative gilt inner surrounds. Marking(s): Hand-signed "Rene" (or "René") in light paint along the lower right outer edge of the portrait matrix, positioned just inside the brass bezel. Cataloguer's Note: This is a classic, highly decorative pair of antique miniature portraits typically acquired by affluent travelers as sophisticated souvenirs during the "Grand Tour" era. The miniatures depict idealized historic European figures: the female subject wears a historicizing royal gown with an ornate tiara and an ermine-lined mantle, while the male subject is depicted as a young gentleman or officer in a high-collared Napoleonic-style military tunic with gilded epaulets. Frame 5" x W 4.125" Image (as seen in frame) H 2.25" x W 2" Good antique condition. Unless otherwise stated, all information provided is the opinion of our specialists. Should you have any specific questions regarding the condition of this lot, please use the ask question button or send us an email to info@akibaantiques.com
Auction details
Retrospective (11.24.26)Auction house
Akiba Galleries +13 0 53 32 92 74 info@akibaantiques.comDelivery is optional. You can use the carrier of your choice. The stated price does not include the lot price or the auction house fees.