LATE 19TH CENTURY
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* A COLLECTION OF THREE IVORY BOXES SET WITH MINIATURE PAINTINGS
Late 19th century
Each circular; the largest with a miniature of 'The Village Betrothal' after Greuze, in a brass mount, the sides of the boxes painted with roses; 9 cm (3 1/2 in.) diameter; another with a portrait of a Lady in 18th century dress after Elisabeth Vigee-Lebrun, in a brass mount; 7 cm (2 3/4 in.) diameter; and another with a portrait of a Lady in early 18th century dress, brass mount; 4 cm (1 1/2 in.) diameter (3)
Late 19th century
Each circular; the largest with a miniature of 'The Village Betrothal' after Greuze, in a brass mount, the sides of the boxes painted with roses; 9 cm (3 1/2 in.) diameter; another with a portrait of a Lady in 18th century dress after Elisabeth Vigee-Lebrun, in a brass mount; 7 cm (2 3/4 in.) diameter; and another with a portrait of a Lady in early 18th century dress, brass mount; 4 cm (1 1/2 in.) diameter (3)
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Notice Regarding the Sale of Material from Endangered Species.
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