Three Framed Miniature Portraits

To include two early-19th-century portraits within ebonized frames with gilt bezel and hanger, the first of a gentleman in profile facing dexter (6 x 4 1/4 in.), and the second of a lady wearing a bonnet (5 1/2 x 4 1/2 in.). Third, a Continental miniature of Louis XVI for the tourist trade, signed lower left and presented within an ornate gilt brass frame (3 3/4 x 3 in.).

From the Estate of the late Mr. Oscar E. Menzer, Memphis, Tennessee. Oscar was a renowned architect and Yale graduate who studied under the greats: Eero Saarinen, Philip Johnson and Louis Kahn; designing 100s of the most beautiful homes of Memphis.

Surface wear and chipping losses to ebonized frames.

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