Sold at Austin Auction Gallery

(5) Framed Watercolor Portrait Miniatures

Price realized
$413
Pre-sale estimate
$300 – $500
Hammer price
$325
Category
Fine Art
Sold
November 18, 2023
Sale
November Spectacular 3-Day Auction Event - Day 2

Lot description

(lot of 5) Framed watercolor and gouache portrait miniatures, 19th c., including: (1) portrait of a man with curled hair, signed along right edge Lucie Jacta (French, 19th c.), dated 1876 verso, vertical split issuing from top left edge, (1) portrait of a gentleman with auburn hair, verso with inscription in a later hand identifying the sitter as Captain George Francis Holt, (1) portrait of a gentleman in black overcoat, (1) portrait of a lady in profile, (1) portrait of a lady with blue background; all housed in similar ebonized frames, largest sight: approx 2 7/8"h, 2.25"w, overall: 5.5"h, 4.75"w; 1.25lbs total Start Price: $150.00

This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.