Lot Essay
The miniature sold previously in a group lot Sotheby's 15 October, 1986, Lot 197
Details
TWO OTTOMAN EMBROIDERED PURSES, A TORTOISESHELL BOX, AND A PORTRAIT DATED 1851
The purses velvet with metal thread, one with seed pearls, the other containing an ivory comb; the box with painted miniature of battle scene to lid; the portrait in an oval enamel frame and signed EI Grandchamps, reputed to have been made for the brother of Abdulmecid of whom the portrait is said to be a likeness - largest purse 6in (15cm) diameter (4)
The purses velvet with metal thread, one with seed pearls, the other containing an ivory comb; the box with painted miniature of battle scene to lid; the portrait in an oval enamel frame and signed EI Grandchamps, reputed to have been made for the brother of Abdulmecid of whom the portrait is said to be a likeness - largest purse 6in (15cm) diameter (4)
Provenance
THE PROPERTY OF A LONDON COLLECTOR
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