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Lot 22

[MILITARIA, FRANCE] Portrait Miniature of French Major

Estimate: $250 - $500

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Portrait of military officer, possibly a French major

Watercolor and gouache

early 19th century

1 5/8 x 2 in., framed to 3 1/2 x 4 in. 

Near-contemporary wooden frame on blue velvet backing. 

 

A handsome portrait of most likely a French officer. Judging by his blue coat and silver epaulettes and aiguillette, he was perhaps a major in a French regiment. 

 

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

Condition

Not examined out of frame

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