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Lot 33

[ART, PORTRAIT MINIATURE] 18th c. French Military Officer

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Portrait of a French officer or nobleman

Oil on paper, vellum or ivory

Late 18th or early 19th century

2 1/2 x 3 in.

Metal hinged frame. Modern typed inscription to portrait verso reads: "MINIATURE OIL ON IVORY WAFER OR ON PAPER UNDER CRYSTAL. / A French Nobleman, n.d., n.s., Ca. 18th Century./ Illegible marks on hanger ring. / Purchased at Société Regart, 38, rue / d'Avron, 75020 Paris, France just across / the River Seine from Notre Dame Cathedral / on Deux Isle, Cité, Paris, France. May, 2001. / GYEG.GG"

A portrait of a stately Frenchman, perhaps a nobleman or military officer (or both). He is seen wearing a dark blue and red coat with silver buttons.

[Art, Fine Art, Portrait Miniature, Paintings, 18th Century, French Revolution, France]

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