A LOUIS XVI THREE-COLOUR GOLD-MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL BOITE-A-MINIATURE
WITH THE EXPORT DISCHARGE MARK OF HENRY CLAVEL 1782-1789
THE MINIATURE IN THE MANNER OF HENRI-JOSEPH VAN BLARENBERGHE
Circular blonde tortoiseshell box with swirling three-colour gold piqué-posé inlay and flower paillons, waterleaf stamped and reeded gold mounts, the independent lid set with a gouche on card miniature depicting a lady being put to bed by her attendants and a seated admirer, painted in the manner of François Boucher
2 3/8 in. (60 mm.) diam.
A LOUIS XVI THREE-COLOUR GOLD-MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL BOITE-A-MINIATURE
WITH THE EXPORT DISCHARGE MARK OF HENRY CLAVEL 1782-1789
THE MINIATURE IN THE MANNER OF HENRI-JOSEPH VAN BLARENBERGHE
Circular blonde tortoiseshell box with swirling three-colour gold piqué-posé inlay and flower paillons, waterleaf stamped and reeded gold mounts, the independent lid set with a gouche on card miniature depicting a lady being put to bed by her attendants and a seated admirer, painted in the manner of François Boucher
2 3/8 in. (60 mm.) diam.
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