Lot 31: JOSEPH DANIEL | Portrait d'un adolescent, vers 1800

Aquarelle et gouache sur ivoire, dans un cadre en métal ciselé monté dans un cadre en bois doré, au dos motif de fleur dessiné avec des cheveux

73 x 58 mm

Aquarelle et gouache sur ivoire, dans un cadre en métal ciselé monté dans un cadre en bois doré, au dos motif de fleur dessiné avec des cheveux

This miniature remains in good condition. There has been some minor flaking to some of the pigments in the sitter's coat. This can only be seen on very close inspection.
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