Two Miniature Portraits of Gentlemen
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1st item: Italian School miniature pastel on paper portrait of a young man with long dark hair, blue coat and ruffled collar. Handwritten note en verso says "Galleria D'Arte Via S. Andrea / 2 Nov. 1936 / Bought after assisting Doctor during birth of Andrea - old frame was destroyed by Masnago Bomb on April 30, 1944. In later giltwood frame. Oval sight - 3 1/2" H x 3" W. Framed - 7" H x 6 1/2" W. 2nd item: Watercolor on ivory miniature portrait of a young man with reddish long hair, blue coat and white cravat. Float-mounted atop a green silk background and framed in a later stained hardwood frame with gilt rabbet edge. 1 5/8" diameter. Framed - 5" H x 4 1/2" W. Both Continental, possibly Italian, early 19th century. (Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)
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1st item: a few spots of abrasion/scratching/losses including across face.
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Two Miniature Portraits of Gentlemen
Estimate $500 - $700
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