ENGLISH SCHOOL, TWO PORTRAITS OF EYES, CIRCA 1820

Comprising: a rectangular brooch centring on a glazed compartment containing a miniature depicting the left eye of a gentleman, with green iris and powdered wig painted on ivory, within a border of half seed pearls, the reverse a rectangular glazed compartment; together with a brooch centring on a rectangular glazed compartment containing a miniature depicting a left eye, with hazel iris painted on ivory, within a concentric border of half seed pearls, the reverse with a small rectangular glazed compartment.

Large eye : eye slightly faded with some dust beneath glass, glazed locket to reverse containing brown hair, small eye : eye slightly faded, some dust beneath glass, two small pearls missing from frame, hinged locket reverse containing pink fabric, metal pin, small mark to reverse possibly where safety chain had been attached.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
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