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A young Singer, facing right in low-cut classical muslin chemise with jewelled clasp at sleeve and blue cord knotted under abundant decollete, blue-bordered orange cashmere shawl, hair bracelets with jewelled gold clasps, jewelled earrings, pearl-set gold
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JEAN-FRANÇOIS STRASBAUX (fl. c. 1801-1824)
A young Singer, facing right in low-cut classical muslin chemise with jewelled clasp at sleeve and blue cord knotted under abundant decollete, blue-bordered orange cashmere shawl, hair bracelets with jewelled gold clasps, jewelled earrings, pearl-set gold fillet in upswept curled dark hair, her head leaning on her left arm, her elbow on a sheet of music
signed and dated 'Strasbaux. 1812.' (upper right)
octagonal, 2.5/8 x 2.5/8 in. (66 x 65 mm.), silver-gilt mount with blue enamel band and silver backing with scrolling easel stand
A young Singer, facing right in low-cut classical muslin chemise with jewelled clasp at sleeve and blue cord knotted under abundant decollete, blue-bordered orange cashmere shawl, hair bracelets with jewelled gold clasps, jewelled earrings, pearl-set gold fillet in upswept curled dark hair, her head leaning on her left arm, her elbow on a sheet of music
signed and dated 'Strasbaux. 1812.' (upper right)
octagonal, 2.5/8 x 2.5/8 in. (66 x 65 mm.), silver-gilt mount with blue enamel band and silver backing with scrolling easel stand