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Pair of Antique Portraits of Napoleon and Josephine in Bone Frames
Pair of Antique Portraits of Napoleon and Josephine in Bone Frames
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Painted Portrait Miniature #1 - Woman in Yellow and Red with Pearl Headpiece
Handpainted miniature on ivory or card, possibly backed on canvas Very likely an idealized version of Josephine de Beauharnais, wife of Napoleon Bonaparte Well-dressed woman in 17-th century style attire with pearls and a red sash, which likely reflects an idealized or historical figure rather than a contemporary portrait Appears to be signed Plassy or something similar Frame is bone or ivory veneer tiles inlaid over wooden base, arranged in a sunburst pattern around the oval portrait The black ink detailing (cross-hatching and corner insects or bees) resembles Anglo-Indian or Vizagapatam work Circa 1820-1880; often produced in colonial India for British market and prized for their craftsmanship |
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Painted Portrait Miniature #2 - Man in military uniform with detailed epaulets, red sash, and a star order resembling the Legion d'honneur or Order of the Iron Crown, both awarded to Napoleon and hisgenerals
Very likely depicts a younger version of Napoleon Bonaparte - resembles early depictions of him but more romanticized/stylized High collar and medal placement do match portraiture of Napoleon I as First Consul or Emperor 19th century bone/ivory inlaid frame with black inlay Reverse has HebrewLatin printed backing, likely from a thelogical text - unusual and adds intrigue |
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Painted Portrait Miniature #1 - Woman in Yellow and Red with Pearl Headpiece
Handpainted miniature on ivory or card, possibly backed on canvas Very likely an idealized version of Josephine de Beauharnais, wife of Napoleon Bonaparte Well-dressed woman in 17-th century style attire with pearls and a red sash, which likely reflects an idealized or historical figure rather than a contemporary portrait Appears to be signed Plassy or something similar Frame is bone or ivory veneer tiles inlaid over wooden base, arranged in a sunburst pattern around the oval portrait The black ink detailing (cross-hatching and corner insects or bees) resembles Anglo-Indian or Vizagapatam work Circa 1820-1880; often produced in colonial India for British market and prized for their craftsmanship |
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Painted Portrait Miniature #2 - Man in military uniform with detailed epaulets, red sash, and a star order resembling the Legion d'honneur or Order of the Iron Crown, both awarded to Napoleon and hisgenerals
Very likely depicts a younger version of Napoleon Bonaparte - resembles early depictions of him but more romanticized/stylized High collar and medal placement do match portraiture of Napoleon I as First Consul or Emperor 19th century bone/ivory inlaid frame with black inlay Reverse has HebrewLatin printed backing, likely from a thelogical text - unusual and adds intrigue |
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