Henriette von Vrints-Berberich, circa 1794-97
A collection of seven miniatures copied after Old Masters, after a painting by A. R. Mengs ('Father John Gahagan') and after a portrait by Fger
three signed and dated 'H. Vrints B. 1797', 'h. v. Vrints. B. fecit' and 'h. Vrints. 1794' respectively, gilt mounts (one broken) 3in. (76mm.) to 3.5/8in. (92mm.) diam. (7)
Lot Essay
Baroness Henriette von Vrints was an interesting amateur miniaturist. She was the daughter of Franz Ludwig and Maria Anna von Berberich and married Alexander Conrad von Vrints.