Item:  "Hunting for love", Georgian colored miniature on ivory

Reference #: 7209

Status: sold

Dimensions: 2 and 3/4 inches in diameter

Condition: excellent to near mint 

Year: 1760-80

Description: This amusing Georgian miniature depicts two lovers, "hunting" for love; she with the bow in her hand, he with the arrow in his.  Poor cupid, caught out, sits quivering on a rock next to them! A delightful, well executed colorful miniature.  To see other photos of this piece: photo1 and photo2