Lot 3 , A set of four late 19th / early 20th century French painted miniatures of Napoleon and family,

A set of four late 19th / early 20th century French painted miniatures of Napoleon and family, each signed Bolney, mounted in a French Empire style ormolu hinged double frame
Estimate £200-300

The four miniatures appear to be in good condition, general wear to the ormolu frame and minor spotting and rusting in places, overall good condition.
No visibile condition issues with any of the four portraits, they appear to be painted on ivory. There are two oval portraits of Napoleon and his wife and two circular portraits of the two children, the oval portraits are 6.5cm x 5.5cm, the two circular portraits are 5.5cm wide. Total frame measurements are just under 22.5cm high and both the panels together are 18.75cm wide when laid flat.


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Sold for £320