September 29, 2021 The Bill Myers Collection
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/29/2021
Tortoise shell and silver cased hand painted portrait miniature of an 18th century woman. The round tortoise shell case measures about 3" in diameter and has silver mountings. It is hinged on the left side and top and bottom consist of convex panels of translucent tortoise shell. Inside is a professionally painted portrait of a sophisticated 18th century English woman. Portrait is signed "D. JEAN" on bottom of right side. Portrait is covered with convex glass and has a thin silver frame. CONDITION: Top panel of shell has one horizontal crack across the panel, back panel shows two cracks. Portrait excellent. DMG
Item Dimensions: 3" x 3"