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MINIATURE PORTRAIT FRENCH PATRIOT CHILD w DOL
FRENCH MINIATURE PORTRAIT BERNARD FRANCK COLLECTION.
French miniature portrait on ivory of a young patriot girl holding a doll. Revolutionary period - 18th century.<P>
Round portrait 2 3/4inches sight (64mm).<P>
A little girl sits on a chair, holding a doll on her lap. Long, reddish brown hair hiding her gold earrings, under a bonnet with red flowers and a frilly
rim. Serious expression on her pretty face. While clearly young, she looks very directly at the viewer adding to the mystery of who she is and why she was
painted, especially during this very dangerous time for wealthy Frenchmen. <P>
We have not opened the back, so don't know if more information is written there. Back of frame has original Bernard Franck lables with minimal information
about the sitter.<P>
Painting acquired legally and painted on an ivory disc well over 100 years old.<P><P>
BERNARD FRANCK (1848-1924)
Bernard Franck was born in Paris in 1848. He was a veteran of the 1870 Franco-Prussian War, during which he was awarded the Medaille Militaire. He was an
industrialist, specializing in the manufacturing of military equipment. His success in business enabled him to become an inveterate collector.
He amassed his vast collection over 45 years from 1875 to 1920. The collection consisted of 18th Century and early 19th Century objects – miniature portraits
(many emphasizing military subjects), medals and decorations, armory, uniforms, paintings, engravings, a variety of bibelots.
Besides the miniature portraits, especially noteworthy was Franck’s collection of Carnets de Bal (dance cards). He sold this collection to J.P.Morgan around
1910. Before doing so, he had the collection reproduced in an album entitled "Collection de 124 carnets de bal du XVIIIe siecle/formee par M.Bernard Franck a
Paris de l’annee 1875 au 23 avril 1902". Only 20 albums were produced, of which one is in the Watson Library of the Metropolitan Museum and one in the Morgan
Library, autographed by Franck to Morgan. Franck died in 1924. The collection that follows has been held within the family since that time.
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3077
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COUTURIEUX MINIATURE PORTRAIT ADELAIDE ORLEAN
FRENCH MINIATURE PORTRAIT BERNARD FRANCK COLLECTION.
Signed French miniature portrait on ivory depicting Mademoiselle Adelaide, Famille d'Orleans (of the Royal Orleans Family), Artist signed by the painter J
Couturieux. France, early 19C.
Oval measuring 4 3/4inches (116X91mm).<P>
Outstanding quality, fairly large miniature portrait. The woman is shown wearing a black silk dress with a yellow and blue scarf. Her hair is done in a fancy
style of the day and she wears a pair of chandelier pearl and diamond earrings. Great mastery of brushwork, shown throughout, but especially fine in the
facial detail with the elegant, gentle and intelligent expression.<P>
Painting is signed on the left J Couturieux.<P>
Good Condition.<P>
Back of the painting has a note from the Bernard Franck collection, stating who the sitter and artist were. <P>BERNARD FRANCK (1848-1924)
Bernard Franck was born in Paris in 1848. He was a veteran of the 1870 Franco-Prussian War, during which he was awarded the Medaille Militaire. He was an
industrialist, specializing in the manufacturing of military equipment. His success in business enabled him to become an inveterate collector.
He amassed his vast collection over 45 years from 1875 to 1920. The collection consisted of 18th Century and early 19th Century objects – miniature portraits
(many emphasizing military subjects), medals and decorations, armory, uniforms, paintings, engravings, a variety of bibelots.
Besides the miniature portraits, especially noteworthy was Franck’s collection of Carnets de Bal (dance cards). He sold this collection to J.P.Morgan around
1910. Before doing so, he had the collection reproduced in an album entitled "Collection de 124 carnets de bal du XVIIIe siecle/formee par M.Bernard Franck a
Paris de l’annee 1875 au 23 avril 1902". Only 20 albums were produced, of which one is in the Watson Library of the Metropolitan Museum and one in the Morgan
Library, autographed by Franck to Morgan. Franck died in 1924. The collection that follows has been held within the family since that time.
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3076
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SIGNED LECOMTE EMPIRE ERA MINIATURE PORTRAIT
FRENCH MINIATURE PORTRAIT BERNARD FRANCK COLLECTION.
Signed French miniature portrait on ivory of a beautiful young lady of the Empire / Napoleonic period, 19th century (1804-14), France.
Oval 4 1/4 inch long. 103x88mm.
Masterful painting of a young woman wearing a white Empire dress, held by gold rings at the puffed sleeves. A red shawl/cloak around one shoulder hinting at
Royal lineage. Soft, pretty features beautifully depicted.
Signed Lecomte. Back has original lables from the Bernard Franck collection, also stating that this is a Lady of the Empire period.
Contained in a delicate golden bronze frame within a rectangular burl walnut frame.
Back has not been opened.
Good condition to both painting and frame.<P><P>
Painting acquired legally and painted on an ivory disc well over 100 years old.<P><P>
BERNARD FRANCK (1848-1924)
Bernard Franck was born in Paris in 1848. He was a veteran of the 1870 Franco-Prussian War, during which he was awarded the Medaille Militaire. He was an
industrialist, specializing in the manufacturing of military equipment. His success in business enabled him to become an inveterate collector.
He amassed his vast collection over 45 years from 1875 to 1920. The collection consisted of 18th Century and early 19th Century objects – miniature portraits
(many emphasizing military subjects), medals and decorations, armory, uniforms, paintings, engravings, a variety of bibelots.
Besides the miniature portraits, especially noteworthy was Franck’s collection of Carnets de Bal (dance cards). He sold this collection to J.P.Morgan around
1910. Before doing so, he had the collection reproduced in an album entitled "Collection de 124 carnets de bal du XVIIIe siecle/formee par M.Bernard Franck a
Paris de l’annee 1875 au 23 avril 1902". Only 20 albums were produced, of which one is in the Watson Library of the Metropolitan Museum and one in the Morgan
Library, autographed by Franck to Morgan. Franck died in 1924. The collection that follows has been held within the family since that time.
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3087
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MINIATURE PORTRAIT E BROWN b 1821 BLOND CHILD
English miniature portrait in water colour of Eliza Maria Hunter Brown, born 1821, died 1842. <br><br>
Comes in old gilt wood frame which measures 5 1/8 X 4 1/4 inches. THe miniature site measurements are 3 3/8 X 2 1/2 inches. <P>
Young girl with tiny gold blond ringlets framing her classic peaches and cream complexion. Golden coloured eyes and a gentle smile. She wears a white dress,
with a small floral corsage in her belt. A string of bright coral beads around her neck. <P>
Good condition.<P>
We understand from the old note stuck on the back of the frame that there is another miniature painting on the back of this one. We have not opened it to
check. See 'photos for note.<P>
Gesso (gilt wood) frame is very pretty with a frilly edge and beaded center.
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3065
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PORTRAIT MINIATURE YOUNG GIRL WILSON F.R.M.S
Edwardian watercolour portrait miniature of a young girl by Oscar Wilson (1867 - 1930), President of the Royal Miniature Society. Done en grisaille (with a
limited palette), unusually in tones of red/pink and brown and with an exceptional tromp l'oeil frame. <P>
Comes in a large gold frame with salmon background. Size of the actual painting is approx 4 1/2 X 5 1/8 inches. Frame is 13 X 14 1/4 inches.<br>
Fabulous quality art work as can be expected from the president of the Royal Miniature Society, who pulls out all the stops in this little work depicting a
beautiful young lady in a ruffled cap with red ribbon, matching the bunch of geraniums at her neck. Please excuse white spots from flash - there is no
damage/loss to the work. Signed lower right with initials, O.W. See information on the back (as shown in last 'photo) about the artist and his achievements
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SIGNEDFRENCHMINIATUREPORTRAITWOMAN
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SIGNED DATED FRENCH MINIATURE PORTRAIT WOMAN
Signed and dated French miniature portrait of a woman wearing a feather in her hair and a corsage of roses on her lacy dark blue dress. Handpainted on ivory in original wooden frame. Artist SBD Jeanne Van Migom, dated 1944 (interestingly during World War II).
Frame measures 4 7/8 X almost 6 inches and length of miniature is approx 3 1/4inches (site).
Well painted by clearly accomplished European artist. The beautiful woman is clearly a lady of means as shown in her beautiful outfit as well as the fact that she was having her portrait painted at the height of World War II in Europe.
Good condition.
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3117
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MINIATURE PORTRAIT WOMAN & CHILD PLAY W TOYS
Miniature painting of a woman playing with a baby, seated on her lap, with toys and clothes strewn about. Regency period - 19th century, French.
Measurements: frame is a little over 2 inches wide X 2 5/8inches long; ivory: 1 1/4 X 1 7/8 inches.
Scene depicts a woman in Regency attire, hair pulled up and a baby on her lap. She playfully holds out a handkerchief; the baby reaches up to grab at her. Strewn on the floor are shoes and a rocking horse.
Signed DIAZ.
Good condition.
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3074
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MINIATURE PORTRAIT M DENIS NIECE VOLTAIRE 18C
FRENCH MINIATURE PORTRAIT BERNARD FRANCK COLLECTION.
French miniature portrait on ivory of Madame Denis, niece of Voltaire, late 18C.
Round painting Measures 1 1/8 inch /40mm in diameter (site).
Beautifully painted with very fine detail to facial features. The lady wears an exquisite yellow silk embroidered jacket over a startling blue/turquoise dress with a bow in front. A simple black band around her neck and lace bonnet with train on her head. While not classically beautiful, the painter has managed to express a wonderful softness and intelligence that are even more intrigueing and befitting the relation of the famous French philosopher.
Have not opened the back, so don't know if more information written there. Back of frame has original Bernard Franck lables with information about the sitter.
The original frame is not in good condition, with dents on both sides. However, the painting is in very good condition with no damage/loss of any sort.
BERNARD FRANCK (1848-1924)
Bernard Franck was born in Paris in 1848. He was a veteran of the 1870 Franco-Prussian War, during which he was awarded the Medaille Militaire. He was an industrialist, specializing in the manufacturing of military equipment. His success in business enabled him to become an inveterate collector.
He amassed his vast collection over 45 years from 1875 to 1920. The collection consisted of 18th Century and early 19th Century objects – miniature portraits (many emphasizing military subjects), medals and decorations, armory, uniforms, paintings, engravings, a variety of bibelots.
Besides the miniature portraits, especially noteworthy was Franck’s collection of Carnets de Bal (dance cards). He sold this collection to J.P.Morgan around 1910. Before doing so, he had the collection reproduced in an album entitled "Collection de 124 carnets de bal du XVIIIe siecle/formee par M.Bernard Franck a Paris de l’annee 1875 au 23 avril 1902". Only 20 albums were produced, of which one is in the Watson Library of the Metropolitan Museum and one in the Morgan Library, autographed by Franck to Morgan. Franck died in 1924. The collection that follows has been held within the family since that time.
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3073
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MINIATURE PORTRAIT MARIE ANTOINETTE EARLY 19C
FRENCH MINIATURE PORTRAIT BERNARD FRANCK COLLECTION.
French miniature portrait on ivory of a lady with blue hat, believed to be Marie Antoinette. Early 19C.
Round painting in simple old copper/brass frame 2 1/8 inches (52mm) with a ring for hanging.
Beautiful woman with green eyes. Marie Antoinette often dressed as a shepherdess, but the hints of a sumptous background seen in the large park with high buildings and pillars, as well as the rich wig and hat, the flowers woven around the dress and red ribbon around her waist, all belie her real identity. The ribbon in her hair, red, white and blue are symbolic of France.
The painting is technically superior and very professionally done, with wonderful detail to the beautiful face. The sensuousness is enhanced by the pose with one exposed breast. Fabulous painting of sky with puffy clouds and hints of garden.
We have not opened the back, so we do not know what extra information is written there, but the back of the frame has the original lables from the Bernard Franck collection.
Condition of frame is fair, but the painting is in very good shape with no losses/restorations of any sort. There is indistinct writing that could be a signature, on the perimeter on the pillar, which may be clarified if the painting was out of the frame.
BERNARD FRANCK (1848-1924)
Bernard Franck was born in Paris in 1848. He was a veteran of the 1870 Franco-Prussian War, during which he was awarded the Medaille Militaire. He was an industrialist, specializing in the manufacturing of military equipment. His success in business enabled him to become an inveterate collector.
He amassed his vast collection over 45 years from 1875 to 1920. The collection consisted of 18th Century and early 19th Century objects – miniature portraits (many emphasizing military subjects), medals and decorations, armory, uniforms, paintings, engravings, a variety of bibelots.
Besides the miniature portraits, especially noteworthy was Franck’s collection of Carnets de Bal (dance cards). He sold this collection to J.P.Morgan around 1910. Before doing so, he had the collection reproduced in an album entitled "Collection de 124 carnets de bal du XVIIIe siecle/formee par M.Bernard Franck a Paris de l’annee 1875 au 23 avril 1902". Only 20 albums were produced, of which one is in the Watson Library of the Metropolitan Museum and one in the Morgan Library, autographed by Franck to Morgan. Franck died in 1924. The collection that follows has been held within the family since that time.
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3069
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ENAMEL COPPER PLAQUE BIBLICAL RUTH NAOMI BOAZ
Artist signed enamel on copper plaques depicting Naomi and Ruth as she uncovers the feet of Boaz in a famous Bibilical Scene. Underneath it, in handwritten enamel is a quote from the Book of Ruth and above the arched plaque are two small handwritten plaques with the names of the figures.
Made by well-known octaganarian enamelist Margaret Ratcliff. <br>
Enamel plaques measure 6inches wide. The top group is 8 inches high and the bottom, textual plaque is almost 1 3/4inches high. Frame is just under 15 X 19 1/2inches. <br>
This is a fitted group of enamel on copper plaques. The bottom one is purely textual. On a dark brown/black framed blue background, the text from the scene depicting Ruth, Naomi and Boaz is written by hand in enamel. The main plaque is a domed rectangle, the corners done seperately and attached to complete the rectangular shape. They are also handwritten in enamel with the names of the protaginists. The main plaque depicts all 3 figures: Boaz, lieing down next to a window with the moon shining in, a stone wall in the foreground. The beautiful Ruth lies at his feet and lifts the blanket/cover, while, hidden around a corner, a veiled Naomi looks on. This is a very dramatic moment, beautifully depicted in one of the finest enamel works of this artist.
It is signed on the bottom right: M RATCLIFF and is in excellent condition.<br>
Comes framed and mounted and ready to hang.
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2879
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MINI PAINTING IVORY BOX NAUTICAL MARINE FISH
Miniature water colour painting on ivory set in an ivory & tortoiseshell box. Depicts a nautical / fishing / marine whale hunting scene. Believed to date to the 18th century.
Measures approx 3 inches in diameter.
Complex composition with different groups of people, ships, ruins, rocky outcrops and mountains.
On the left is a ruin of a stone bulding with Ancient Roman arches. On it, 6 people in pairs stand in different lighting and distances to the forefront. They are seperated by a body of water from a rocky outcrop in the front of the painting. Here, 4 people engage in various hunting activities, one of them appears to be shooting and one carries an oar/large wooden pole, assisted by another bent over figure. Further back on the sea is a boat with a number of people seated in it, somewhat shrouded in mist, while in the distance, behind the beautifully painted mountains, is a sailing ship. Mostly done in tones of blue and purple, with a burst of fire from the one figure in the front and some red and brown in the clothes of other figures.
Condition of the painting is very good. The box is in good condition with one age crack, approx 1/4inch long on the side (see 'photos).
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ANTIQUE MINIATURE PAINTING ENAMEL on COPPER
Antique French handpainted oval enamel on copper plaque depicting a Greek goddess with a cherub. Circa 1800.
Wood frame is just under 4inches high. Plaque is slightly over 2 1/2inches high.
Blue ground. A Greek goddess strides alongside a little cherub, holding up a book. In the background is a hill with a Greek temple, the Parthenon. The vignette is surrounded by a delicate pattern of leaves outlined in gold. There is a very nice gilt bronze inner frame. The outer, wooden frame has been cracked and badly repaired. The plaque & inner frame are in good condition.
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MINIATURE PORTRAIT FRENCH WOMAN LISTED ARTIST
Miniature painting on ivory of a woman in a garden. Signed and dated by well listed artist, Paillet, 1908.
Gilt frame measures 4 by almost 3 1/2inches. Ivory is a little over 3 1/4 height, and a little under 3inches wide.
Painting depicts a posing aristocratic-looking lady with gentle curly hair under a large feathered hat, wearing a sleeveless dress, a shawl with minutely delicate painted flowers draped over one arm. In her other hand she holds a basket brimming with flowers - dahlias, peonies - all exquisitely painted. One arm leans on a pillar, along with an openwork wall that hint at Greek ruins in an English garden. Large trees and vegetation , beautifully painted, fade to the horizon. The quality of the painting is exceptionally good - masterfully controlled brushstrokes, tiny details, great play of light and shade.
Signed PAILLET and dated 1908.
Very good condition.
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EXCEPTIONAL SIGNED HP PORTRAIT ON IVORY 1880-
Exceptional handpainted portrait painting of a woman on ivory. Artist signed. Late Victorian / Edwardian 1880- 1905. Exact origin unknown.
Oval site measurement of ivory is 3 7/8inches long and just under 3inches accross.
Total length of original frame is almost 8 inches. Frame may be hung or stand alone.
Superior quality painting of a very beautiful woman, not quite young but with rich red hair, a marvellous complexion, intelligent expression in her eyes, wide and sensuous mouth. Despite
the high-necked Victorian fur collar and sombre dress, the portrait manages to convey the intrigueing character of the woman. Highly professional quality of brushstroke and drawing, use
of light against dark and warm against cold.
Artist signed C Lide Fratin.
Very good condition - no damage of any sort.
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SIGNED PLAQUE HARLEQUIN CHILD ORMOLU KPM
Handpainted and artist signed porcelain plaque portrait miniature of a little girl child dressed in a Harlequin / clown's costume. 19th century France. KPM quality or better.
Comes in double frame with gold velvet inbetween.
Outer measurements are 14 1/2inchs wide by 17 1/2 inches long. Frame is gilt wood with quietly elegant green stripe on top. Great quality. The inner gilt bronze / ormolu frame in the form
of a bow with medallion, flowers and sheathes of wheat. Georgian style gadrooning.
Oval porcelain plaque is (sight) 9 1/2inches long. A little girl with wavy blond-brown hair and dressed in a sky blue (celeste) and white harlequin outfit looks over to the right. Quality of
the painting is superb - the peachy skin looks totally realistic and soft. Cute snub nose and blue eyes. Signed by the artist M. Bironneau-Dupre.
Mint condition.
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