Lot 790 D α

A portrait miniature of an elegant gentleman in a landscape.

Auction 1056 - overview Cologne
13.11.2015, 10:30 - Silver and Miniatures
Estimate: 1.000 € - 1.200 €

A portrait miniature of an elegant gentleman in a landscape.

Painted on ivory, in a gilt metal mounted black wooden frame. A portrait miniature of an elegant gentleman in a landscape. Signed to the right: "F. Robert". Diameter 7.5 cm.
Jean Francois Robert (Chantilly 1778 - 1838).

Jean Francois Robert was active in Sèvres and worked for the porcelain manufactory there. He later became court painter for the Grand Duchess of Tuscany and the Grand Duke of Berry.