Portraits under mica, France, c. 1780 - Lot 31

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Portraits under mica, France, c. 1780 - Lot 31
Portraits under mica, France, c. 1780 Folded fan; the silk panel is painted in gouache, embellished with sequins and gilded chain stitch depicting a central romantic scene and floral scrolls. Two medallions set upon a torso-shaped column feature portraits of a young man and a young woman on mica, imitating glass. The reverse side, made of paper, is unadorned. The ivory (Elephantidae spp.) frame is carved, engraved, painted, and gilded with large vases filled with flowers and ribbon motifs. Overall height 27 cm—Height at the fold 12 cm (signs of wear, restorations) Weight: 78 g
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