A PAIR OF ITALIAN MINIATURES IN GILT-METAL MOUNTED YELLOW JASPER FRAMES
19TH CENTURY
Each neoclassical scene painted on a circular ivory disc
5 ½ in. (14 cm.) square
A PAIR OF ITALIAN MINIATURES IN GILT-METAL MOUNTED YELLOW JASPER FRAMES
19TH CENTURY
Each neoclassical scene painted on a circular ivory disc
5 ½ in. (14 cm.) square
Anonymous sale; Sotheby's, London, 14 April 2011, lot 288.
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
Please note the ~ means the lot incorporates material from endangered species which could result in export restrictions.
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