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Lot 60
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Boite a portrait en ecaille blonde avec montures en or, Paris, vers 1780

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 EUR
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Description

  • Boite a portrait en ecaille blonde avec montures en or, Paris, vers 1780
  • tortoiseshell, gold, ivory
  • Diam. 7,2 cm ; 2 7/8 in
ronde, la monture en or à striures, le couvercle serti du portrait d'un homme en habit gris, peut-être un acteur ou un artiste, par François Dumont, signé Dumontnon poinçonnée

circular with reeded gold mounts, the lid inset with the portrait miniature of a man, perhaps an actor or artist, by François Dumont, signed: Dumont, with crossed hands, wearing a grey coat, in chevron-engraved gold frame, unmarked

Condition

Minor cracklets and natural flaws on the sides and traces of glue but generally good condition.
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