Lot Essay
There is an old label on the reverse of the frame inscribed 'General Baron Julio Augusto de ... who fought at the battle of Waterloo [w]hich medal he has, is ...'
Details
Continental School, circa 1815
A General, nearly full face in blue coat with blue facing and gold epaulettes wearing three decorations
rectangular black frame
oval, 2 7/8 in. (73 mm.) high
A General, nearly full face in blue coat with blue facing and gold epaulettes wearing three decorations
rectangular black frame
oval, 2 7/8 in. (73 mm.) high
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