**AN ANTIQUE PORTRAIT MINIATURE AND DIAMOND BROOCH

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**AN ANTIQUE PORTRAIT MINIATURE AND DIAMOND BROOCH
The brooch, centering upon a painted portrait minature on ivory, depicting Carlos IV of Spain wearing the sash of the Royal Order of Charles III and the ribbon of the Golden Fleece, within a old mine-cut diamond surround, with an engraved gold reverse, joined to a gold fob chain and scrolling bar pin, mounted in gold and silver

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Notice Regarding the Sale of Material from Endangered Species. Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country

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Courtesy Prado, Madrid, Spain/Giraudon/Bridgeman Art Library

Lot Essay

Based on the honors worn and other contemporary portraits, the sitter has been positively identified as Carlos IV of Spain 1748-1819, King of Spain (1788-1808). Charles IV and his family were frankly portrayed by Goya, one of the Spanish court painters.

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