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Lot 579
  • 579

A jewelled enamel portrait miniature of Alexander I, mid 20th century

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description

  • gold, silver, enamel, diamonds, rubies
  • height 9.2cm, 3 5/8 in.
painted wearing the Star and Sash of the Order of St Andrew, the oval frame of diamond- and ruby-set scrolls, suspended from a crown-form bail, the reverse with the Imperial cipher of Alexander I, apparently unmarked

Condition

Excellent condition
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