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Jean Petitot, the younger — Portrait of a gentleman, circa 1700
Jean Petitot, the younger

Portrait of a gentleman, circa 1700

Jean Petitot the younger's 'Portrait of a gentleman, circa 1700' is a finely detailed enamel miniature inset into the lid of a gold-mounted tortoiseshell box, dated to Paris 1776–1777 through maker's marks. This precious object exemplifies the luxurious portrait miniature tradition of the period.

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Enamel, inset into the lid of a gold mounted tortoiseshell box, marker's mark Jacques Petit, change and discharge mark of Jean-Baptiste Fouache, Paris 1776–1777

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Old Master Paintings and Portrait Miniatures

April 23, 2021

Estimate: $2,000$3,000

Lot 499

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Jean Petitot, the younger, Portrait of a gentleman, circa 1700

Jean Petitot the younger's 'Portrait of a gentleman, circa 1700' is a finely detailed enamel miniature inset into the lid of a gold-mounted tortoiseshell box, dated to Paris 1776–1777 through maker's marks. This precious object exemplifies the luxurious portrait miniature tradition of the period.

Medium
Enamel, inset into the lid of a gold mounted tortoiseshell box, marker's mark Jacques Petit, change and discharge mark of Jean-Baptiste Fouache, Paris 1776–1777
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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Gold, French, Enamel, Historical, Decorative, Portrait, Jewelry, 18th Century, Miniature, Figurative