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Jean-Baptiste Joseph Le Tellier — Portrait of a lady, circa 1795
Jean-Baptiste Joseph Le Tellier

Portrait of a lady, circa 1795

Jean-Baptiste Joseph Le Tellier's portrait of a lady from circa 1795 is rendered in watercolor and bodycolor on ivory, set in a gilt-metal bezel with a blue glass mount and silver frame adorned with diamonds. This miniature work showcases the refined portraiture techniques of late 18th-century French art.

Medium
Watercolour and bodycolour on ivory, gilt-metal bezel, blue glass mount, silver frame set with diamonds

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Old Master Paintings and Portrait Miniatures

April 23, 2021

Estimate: $800$1,200

Lot 531

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Jean-Baptiste Joseph Le Tellier, Portrait of a lady, circa 1795

Jean-Baptiste Joseph Le Tellier's portrait of a lady from circa 1795 is rendered in watercolor and bodycolor on ivory, set in a gilt-metal bezel with a blue glass mount and silver frame adorned with diamonds. This miniature work showcases the refined portraiture techniques of late 18th-century French art.

Medium
Watercolour and bodycolour on ivory, gilt-metal bezel, blue glass mount, silver frame set with diamonds
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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Watercolor, French, Historic, Female, Delicate, Portrait, Elegant, Precious, 18th Century, Miniature