Lot 218 , Pr early 20th century Indian ivory miniatures, largest 4.25in., in ivory overlaid tortoiseshell frames, largest 7.75in(-)

A pair of early 20th century Indian ivory miniatures, painted with noblewomen, largest 4.25in., in ivory overlaid tortoiseshell frames, largest 7.75in.
Estimate £200-300

Woman with red background, one or two small chips at the edge of the miniature at 10 o'clock, no other faults noted. Plain paper backing with one or two small ivory bosses missing from the surrounds to the frame, otherwise good.

Lady with pale blue background with a number of scuffs and fine losses of paint running around the edge of the work otherwise good, plain card backing, frame in good condition

Both look like they once had mounts covering the edges of the work which is now missing

See also Lot 225


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Sold for £300