$150
Late 19th/Early 20th century. Finely painted miniature portrait on ivory depicting a regal queen with jeweled crown on blonde curled hair, pearl strand around neck, and ermine accented top with rubies, sapphires and additional beaded strands. Signed above left shoulder "Castel". Miniature portrait contained within gold tone metal ladies' hand mirror with scrolling, crossed torches, florals and leaves surrounding oval beveled looking glass. Overall measures approximately 8.75" x 3.6". Miniature portrait measures approximately 3.6" x 2.75".
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2015-01-03