[MILITARIA, FRANCE] Portrait Miniature of a Handsome French Officer

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Decorative Art, Jewelry, & Collectibles

By Fleischer's Auctions

Mar 5, 2026

Set Reminder 2026-03-05 10:00:00 2026-03-05 10:00:00 America/New_York Bidsquare Bidsquare : Decorative Art, Jewelry, & Collectibles https://www.bidsquare.com/auctions/fleischers-auctions/decorative-art-jewelry-collectibles-21367
This upcoming sale features an exceptional group of European portrait miniatures from the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic eras. Drawn largely from the collection of Alejandro “Alex” de Quesada, Jr., the catalog also includes works by Cuban-American artists, Civil War–related art, and an eclectic range of decorative antiques. Highlights extend to contemporary jewelry, Montblanc fountain pens, and select works from the Jim Crain Collection, including a signed Ansel Adams photograph of "Half Dome" in Yosemite National Park Fleischer's Auctions info@fleischersauctions.com

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• Lot Description

  Portrait of a French officer

  Watercolor and gouache on bone or celluloid

  early 19th century

  Portrait approx. 1 1.2 x 2 in., frame 4 x 4 3/8 in. 

  Contemporary or near-contemporary wood frame

   

  A handsome portrait of a French officer in uniform. His dark blue uniform contrasts nicely with the gold gilt on his high-neck collar and buttons. 

   

  [Art, Fine Art, Portrait Miniature, Paintings, 19th Century]

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