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2026-03-05 09:00:00 2026-03-05 09:00:00 America/New_York Fleischer's Auctions Fleischer's Auctions : Decorative Art, Jewelry, & Collectibles https://bid.fleischersauctions.com/auctions/fleischers-auctions/decorative-art-jewelry-collectibles-21367 This upcoming sale features an exceptional group of European portrait miniatures from the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic eras. Drawn largely from the collection of Alejandro “Alex” de Quesada, Jr., the catalog also includes works by Cuban-American artists, Civil War–related art, and an eclectic range of decorative antiques. Highlights extend to contemporary jewelry, Montblanc fountain pens, and select works from the Jim Crain Collection, including a signed Ansel Adams photograph of "Half Dome" in Yosemite National Park Fleischer's Auctions info@fleischersauctions.com

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[MILITARIA, FRANCE] French Officer in Hussar Tunic Portrait Miniature

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Portrait of a French officer

Watercolor, gouache, and pencil on vellum or paper

early 19th century

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

Contemporary or near-contemporary wood frame

A well-executed profile portrait of a French officer in a Hussar-type tunic. He is also wearing a frilled undershirt and an extravagantly laced collar paired with a dark cravat, providing a nice contrast.

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

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Decorative Art, Jewelry, & Collectibles

[MILITARIA, FRANCE] French Officer in Hussar Tunic Portrait Miniature

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