Lot 155: G. GODEAU (FRENCH, FL. C. 1796 - 1800)

G. GODEAU (FRENCH, FL. C. 1796 - 1800)
A young lady, in décolleté white dress and long flowing hair, being stabbed by a man in brown and mauve striped green cloak, red cap, plunging a knife into the lady's chest
signed and dated 'Godeau 1797' (upper left)
on ivory
2 13/16 in. (71 mm.) diam., gilt-metal mount

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