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Georgian miniature on ivory, hair art picture

Georgian mourning miniature on ivory

Reference #: 10115

Status: for sale

Dimensions: approx. 5 and 2/3 inch square or 14.2 cm by 14.4 cm

Condition: excellent

Year: 1810-1830

Price: $495

Description: Exceptionally fine quality sepia hair work miniature of French origin.  This Georgian miniature depicts a mill overlooking a stream.  In the foreground, is a tree with the center missing, representing a life cut short.  Note that some of the branches are starting to weep over the stream.  The hair work is on ivory and the frame is ebony wood.  The original convex glass covers the miniature.