Lot Essay
Louis XI, king of France from 1643, was known as 'The Sun King'
Details
Four decorative miniatures including a portrait of Louis XIV (1638-1715)
in ermine and blue robes embroidered with gold fleur-de-lis, a long curling wig; a young lady, in a blue dress with red stole over her arm, a comb in her dark curling hair; a lady, in a low-cut dress, flowers in her hair (after Hall); and a mother and child
one in a silver frame
oval, circular and rectangular, 3 5/8 in. (92 mm.) to 15/16 in. (24 mm.) high (4)
in ermine and blue robes embroidered with gold fleur-de-lis, a long curling wig; a young lady, in a blue dress with red stole over her arm, a comb in her dark curling hair; a lady, in a low-cut dress, flowers in her hair (after Hall); and a mother and child
one in a silver frame
oval, circular and rectangular, 3 5/8 in. (92 mm.) to 15/16 in. (24 mm.) high (4)
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.