Lot 146
  • 146

A Russian Portrait Miniature of Grand Duchesses Olga, Tatiana, and Maria in a Wood Frame, circa 1900

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description

  • miniature on ivory, burled wood frame, gilt metal fittings
  • Diameter of Miniature 2 1/2 in.; 6.4 cm
circular, depicting the three young girls dressed in white, the two older girls wearing pearls, apparently unsigned, held in a burled wood frame with circular aperture and gilt metal bezel, the back with wood strut

Condition

the miniature very well painted and in excellent condition; the wood frame with some wear
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