A decorative miniature of Maximilien Robespierre,
facing left in brown striped coat and blue striped waistcoat, powdered hair
with added signature, gilt-metal mount
2¾in. (70mm.) diam.
Lot Essay
Maximilien Robespierre (1758-1794) was a French revolutionary born of Irish origin in Arras. He was sent to the guillotine with Saint-Just and 20 others on 28 July (10th Thermidor) 1794.