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19th Century Historical and Military Rarities

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Lot 140

[PAINTED MINIATURES]. [BONAPARTE, Napoleon (1769-1821), and...

Estimate: $800 - $1,000

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[PAINTED MINIATURES]. [BONAPARTE, Napoleon (1769-1821), and BONAPARTE, Jos?phine (1763-1814), subjects]. Pair of Hand-Painted Miniatures in Vintage Matching Gilt Frames with Imperial Eagles. [Ca. 1807]. Handsome painted miniatures of Napoleon wearing his Bicorne hat and Jos?phine wearing her crown. Both miniatures are signed by the artist (Napoleon signed by Jean Guy, Jos?phine is signed by Jenny Servy [?]). Sight of miniatures approximately 4 ? x 3 ??. Imperial frames (both framed under glass) approximately 6 ? x 4 ??. Frames with hinged stands. A few cracks visible on the Jos?phine, a scuff visible on the inner surface of the glass of Jos?phine, some toning to frames. Near fine.