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273 - (2 pcs) 19th Cent. Portraits of St Fabiola & Marquise de Pompadour Late 19th century Marking(s); notes: Both miniatures signed at the lower right. Handwritten inscriptions on the reverse identify the portrait subjects. Materials: Watercolor and gouache on thin wafer panels, possibly bone or celluloid, under glass in bone-segmented frames. Cataloger Note: Pair of antique hand-painted portrait miniatures depicting Saint Fabiola of Rome and Madame de Pompadour. Saint Fabiola is portrayed in profile wearing a vivid red veil, after Jean-Jacques Henner's celebrated 1885 painting. Madame de Pompadour is depicted in elaborate Rococo attire with powdered hair, floral embellishments, and a pink ribbon. Both are housed in matching rectangular bone-segmented frames. Each H 4.25" x W 3.5" Image as seen (each) H 2" x W 1.5" Good antique condition, minor chipping to frames. 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 pcs) 19th Cent. Portraits of St Fabiola & Marquise de Pompadour Late 19th century Marking(s); notes: Both miniatures signed at the lower right. Handwritten inscriptions on the reverse identify the portrait subjects. Materials: Watercolor and gouache on thin wafer panels, possibly bone or celluloid, under glass in bone-segmented frames. Cataloger Note: Pair of antique hand-painted portrait miniatures depicting Saint Fabiola of Rome and Madame de Pompadour. Saint Fabiola is portrayed in profile wearing a vivid red veil, after Jean-Jacques Henner's celebrated 1885 painting. Madame de Pompadour is depicted in elaborate Rococo attire with powdered hair, floral embellishments, and a pink ribbon. Both are housed in matching rectangular bone-segmented frames. Each H 4.25" x W 3.5" Image as seen (each) H 2" x W 1.5" Good antique condition, minor chipping to frames. 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.