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a miniature portrait of a man in a red coat is shown in a black and white framea close up of a ring with a picture of a woman in a red dressan old picture of a man in a red coat with a white collara small box with a picture of a woman inside of itan image of a close up of a metal object on a white surface
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474 - A circular box made of black-lacquered wood with white strip…
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Estimate €100 - €150
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Description
A circular box made of black-lacquered wood with white stripes, featuring a central painted decoration depicting a portrait of a young man wearing a wig; the portrait is surrounded by a chiselled silver band, with a tortoiseshell interior. 18th century. (damage and losses) Diameter: 6 cm / Height: 2.5 cm Note: Specimen made from marine tortoiseshell (Chelonioidea spp, Category I/A), pre-Convention, prior to 1 July 1947 and therefore compliant with Regulation (EC) No 338/97 of 9 December 1996, Article 2-Wmc. For any export, it is the responsibility of the prospective purchaser to enquire, prior to any purchase, with the customs authorities of the country concerned, particularly if the destination is the United States. For export from the EU, a CITES re-export permit will be required, the cost of which shall be borne by the prospective purchaser.
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About the sale FURNITURE – WORKS OF ART – PAINTINGS
Auction location
Auction time 07/10/2026 at 10:00 AM
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