Lot Essay
Augustin painted this revolutionary youth twice: a variant of the present miniature, dated 1792 and depicting the sitter differently dressed, was sold Christie's, London, 22 March 1977, lot 48.
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A young gentleman, facing right in blue coat, white waistcoat and knotted cravat, powdered hair
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JEAN-BAPTISTE JACQUES AUGUSTIN (1759-1832)
A young gentleman, facing right in blue coat, white waistcoat and knotted cravat, powdered hair
signed and dated 'augustin 1793' (lower right)
2.5/8 in. (65 mm.) diam., gilt-metal mount
A young gentleman, facing right in blue coat, white waistcoat and knotted cravat, powdered hair
signed and dated 'augustin 1793' (lower right)
2.5/8 in. (65 mm.) diam., gilt-metal mount