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Asheville, NC 28802
United States
Based in Asheville, North Carolina, Brunk Auctions has been conducting sales of fine and decorative arts for over 30 years. Auctions are held in our North Carolina sale room but attracts a global audience. Founded by Robert Brunk in 1983, the auctions became well known for their integrity and profes...Read more
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Feb 3, 2023
(early 19th century)
Finely painted Lady and Gentleman, she signed "Elisa 1811", he signed "Mille Serre 1810", watercolor on ivory, each with gilt brass bezel frame, overall 3-5/8 in. dia.
Note: ?This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state
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Provenance: Private Collection, Middleburg, Virginia [[europeanart]]/[[portrait-miniature]]
light abrasions at edges; frames with some wear to gilt surface
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