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THREE FRENCH PORTRAIT MINIATURES
A lady, as Diana, in white chemise and blue mantle, a garland of roses in her hair, holding a harp, circa 1780; together with a child, in white muslin toga with mauve mantle, holding a garland of flowers, signed 'Mme Wisard pinxt' (mid right) circa 1800; together with a lady, in floral print black calico dress, white fichu and mob cap, hoop earrings, holding her daughter, in white dress, hoop earring, holding a rose, circa 1810
all on ivory
2 5/8 in. (66 mm.) diam., in ormolu frame; 2¾ in. (70 mm.) diam. and 2 11/16 in. (68 mm.) diam., in gilt-metal mounts within rectangular ebonised wood frames (3)
A lady, as Diana, in white chemise and blue mantle, a garland of roses in her hair, holding a harp, circa 1780; together with a child, in white muslin toga with mauve mantle, holding a garland of flowers, signed 'Mme Wisard pinxt' (mid right) circa 1800; together with a lady, in floral print black calico dress, white fichu and mob cap, hoop earrings, holding her daughter, in white dress, hoop earring, holding a rose, circa 1810
all on ivory
2 5/8 in. (66 mm.) diam., in ormolu frame; 2¾ in. (70 mm.) diam. and 2 11/16 in. (68 mm.) diam., in gilt-metal mounts within rectangular ebonised wood frames (3)
Special notice
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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