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Lot Essay
A similar miniature of a lady on a sofa by Meyer, formerly in the Edward Grosvenor Paine (1911-1989) Collection, New Orleans, La., was sold Christie's, London, 4 July 1986, lot 129.
Details
JEREMIAH MEYER (BRITISH, 1735-1789)
A young lady, in décolleté white dress and robe, her partially upswept powdered hair dressed in ringlets, seated on red sofa with black throw, her head leaning on her left hand bearing gold wedding ring and bracelet
on ivory
oval, 3 3/8 in. (85 mm.) wide, gilt-metal frame, engraved on the reverse 'Jeremiah Meyer'
A young lady, in décolleté white dress and robe, her partially upswept powdered hair dressed in ringlets, seated on red sofa with black throw, her head leaning on her left hand bearing gold wedding ring and bracelet
on ivory
oval, 3 3/8 in. (85 mm.) wide, gilt-metal frame, engraved on the reverse 'Jeremiah Meyer'
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.
Sale room notice
Please note that the description of the frame should read 'gold cased metal frame'
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