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Lot 17

[FRENCH REVOLUTION] French Light Infantry Officer Portrait Miniature

Estimate: $250 - $500

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$0 $10
$100 $25
$300 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$50,000 $5,000

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Portrait of a French light infantry officer

Watercolor and gouache on bone(?)

19th century

Diam. 2 1/2 in., framed to 4 3/4 x 5 in. 

Contemporary or near-contemporary wood frame

 

A fine portrait of a French light infantry officer. He is seen in a dark blue coat with a high red collar, as well as silver piping, epaulettes, and buttons. Based on the epaulettes, it's probable that this man was a captain. A signature can be seen toward the right of the portrait, but remains partially covered by the frame. 

 

[Art, Fine Art, Portrait Miniature, Paintings, 19th Century, French Revolution, France, Napoleon] 

Condition

Not examined out of frame

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