Lot 1242 , 19th Century Continental School Miniature of a gentleman, a wall and trees beyond, 2.75 x 2.25in.

19th Century Continental School
oil on ivory,
Miniature of a gentleman, a wall and trees beyond,
2.75 x 2.25in.
Estimate £300-500

Hint of a yellowish tone to the unpainted ivory in the sky otherwise very good condition.
Ebonised frmae broken at 11, 8 and 6 o'clock and rubbed around the edges. later plain card backing.
Purchased from Whittington Fine Art in May 1999 for £875.


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Sold for £260