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General Anthony McAuliffe, Framed Miniature Portraits of Napoleon Bonaparte and Marie Louise

Two nicely framed miniature portraits of the Emperor Napoleon and his second wife, Marie Louise of Austria. The portraits are ovals, slightly convex, and are signed by different artists. They have gilt oval frames that are mounted in matching larger frames surrounded by mother of pearl, white ceramic and gilt brass. The miniatures themselves appear to be watercolors. The portrait of Napoleon is signed by Fairmont, and the Empress by Richter. Both are backed with paper from a text printed in German. 4 "x 5". Provenance: Estate of General Anthony McAuliffe. Shipping within the continental U.S.: $35.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance.

Provenance:General Anthony McAuliffe (1898-1975) then with direct family

Condition:



Excellent.

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Estimate: $500 - $1,000
Price Realized Including Buyer's Premium
$156
11/03/2022

 

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Annex Auctions strives to provide as much information and photographs as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Condition statements are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Annex Auctions. All lots are sold "AS IS" under the Terms and Conditions. Methods of payment are cash, check, money orders, card or wire transfer for foreign payments. This auction has a buyer's premium of 25%.