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Lot 1080

Continental School (19th century), Unusual Miniature Portrait of a Saint

Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Watercolor on ivory, unsigned, possibly depicting Saint John of God attired in dark monastic robes, wearing the crown of thorns, and carrying an afflicted individual, presented behind glass in a restored ebonized pendant frame with gilt oval bezel, collectors label to the verso.

Miniature 2 1/2 x 2 in.; frame dimensions 4 1/8 x 4 5/8 in.

From a Private Collection, Washington, D.C.

Later frame backing; miniature in good condition, mounted to later card backing.
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