Lot Essay
For an oval miniature of the same sitter by Parmentier, see L. R. Schidlof, The Miniature in Europe, Graz, 1964, II, p. 611, illustrated IV, pl. 440, no. 901.
A gentleman, facing left in gold-embroidered purple coat, green waistcoat and frilled cravat, powdered wig en queue; and a lady, facing left in pale blue dress with lace-bordered fichu, lace cap with bow in her powdered curling hair (French School, circa 1780)
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CLINE PARMENTIER (fl. c. 1834-1849) after FRANOIS DUMONT (1751-1831)
A gentleman, facing left in gold-embroidered purple coat, green waistcoat and frilled cravat, powdered wig en queue; and a lady, facing left in pale blue dress with lace-bordered fichu, lace cap with bow in her powdered curling hair (French School, circa 1780)
the former on porcelain
2 in. (51 mm.) and 1.7/8 in. (48 mm.) diam., gilt-metal mounts (2)
A gentleman, facing left in gold-embroidered purple coat, green waistcoat and frilled cravat, powdered wig en queue; and a lady, facing left in pale blue dress with lace-bordered fichu, lace cap with bow in her powdered curling hair (French School, circa 1780)
the former on porcelain
2 in. (51 mm.) and 1.7/8 in. (48 mm.) diam., gilt-metal mounts (2)