Lot Essay
The word 'pansy' originates from the French 'pensée', and as such has traditionally been associated with remembrance and love.
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PIERRE-EDOUARD DAGOTY (FRENCH, 1775-1871)
Two miniatures: a young lady, in white dress with muslin sleeves and blue ribbon trim, a chain around her neck, dark upswept curling hair, holding a pansy in her right hand; together with a gentleman, in black coat, white waistcoat, white frilled shirt and white cravat, short brown curling hair (French School, circa 1810)
the former signed and dated 'Dagoty f / 1811. j. e' (lower right)
both on ivory
the former: 2½ in. (64 mm.) diam.; the latter: oval, 2.9/16 in. (65 mm.) high, both in gilt-metal frames
Two miniatures: a young lady, in white dress with muslin sleeves and blue ribbon trim, a chain around her neck, dark upswept curling hair, holding a pansy in her right hand; together with a gentleman, in black coat, white waistcoat, white frilled shirt and white cravat, short brown curling hair (French School, circa 1810)
the former signed and dated 'Dagoty f / 1811. j. e' (lower right)
both on ivory
the former: 2½ in. (64 mm.) diam.; the latter: oval, 2.9/16 in. (65 mm.) high, both in gilt-metal frames
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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