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Antique Brass Pietra Dura Portrait Miniature Painting George Washington 1880

$1,950
$2,60025% Off
£1,476.94
£1,969.2625% Off
€1,696.22
€2,261.6325% Off
CA$2,732.59
CA$3,643.4525% Off
A$2,970.87
A$3,961.1725% Off
CHF 1,575.16
CHF 2,100.2125% Off
MX$35,613.24
MX$47,484.3325% Off
NOK 20,019.48
NOK 26,692.6525% Off
SEK 18,340.57
SEK 24,454.0925% Off
DKK 12,677.09
DKK 16,902.7925% Off

About the Item

A fine, antique brass easel with Pietra Dura panels and three handpainted portrait miniature paintings, circa 1880. The brass easel of triangular form and finely pierced and engraved, having three oval hinged doors with beautiful hardstone Pietra Dura floral inlay. Each door encloses a different miniature portrait, including one of George Washington and below two portraits of beautiful young women of regal personage, in 18th century dress. Provenance; From a prominent California collection Very good condition indeed.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9 in (22.86 cm)Width: 8 in (20.32 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
  • Style:
    American Empire (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Condition is very good indeed.
  • Seller Location:
    Portland, OR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: C8291stDibs: LU4876121727712

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