June Gallery Auction
Fri, Jun 19, 2026 01:00PM EDT
Lot 3046
Five Framed Empire Style Portrait Miniatures
Estimate: $500 - $700
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $1 |
| $5 | $5 |
| $50 | $10 |
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Five Framed Empire Style Portrait Miniatures, comprising three portraits of Marie Antoinette, two of them in her feathered turban, one of a crowned Josephine de Beauharnais, and one of Napoleon in his characteristic Chasseur Colonel’s uniform, all in decorative metal frames.
{Approximate dimensions: 6 1/2" high x 4 5/8" wide, over all.}.
Condition
Minor wear overall. Some portraits with slight warping, very light foxing, frames with light wear, nicks, minuscule finish losses, residue, two with gap to bottom insert edge. Please ask the Furniture and Decorative Arts Department for a detailed condition report on this lot.
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