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Enamel miniature of Diana by Dulieu 1786

£1,700.00 Approx $2146.46, €1988.3

Code: M1070

Dimensions:

W: 7.5cm (3")H: 10cm (3.9")



Large enamel miniature of a lady semi-clad as Diana with white dress and leopard furskin, holding a bow and quiver of arrows on her back.  Enamel on copper signed on the obverse by Dulieu 1786.  Gilded bezel mount, the counter enamel with writing:' L'original est sans main.  Tete d'apres M Thouron peintre de Monsieur Frere du Roy, Dulieu Pinxit Aout 1786, Sigoyer Malpoil.'

NB:  The place that this miniature was executed was burned down during the French Revolution.