Lot 642
  • 642

Four minature portraits, one of Emperor Alexander I, two of Empress Maria Feodorovna and one of Grand Duchess Catherine Pavlovna, circa 1805

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description

  • vellum, ivory, gouache
  • varying sizes: largest: 1.4cm, 5/8 in.; smallest: .8cm, 3/8 in.
oval, round, and rectangular, gouache and watercolour on ivory, the Emperor in military regalia, wearing the sash of the Order of St Andrew, the Empress wearing the crown, also with the sash of the Order of St Andrew, the Grand Duchess in blue dress with star and the sash of the Order of St Catherine, all unsigned, each in gold frame, mounted together in wood oval frame

Condition

In good condition
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