An early 19th century bronzed lead portrait roundel depicting Queen Caroline, 9.5cm diameter; together with a George III metallic oval portrait, 6.5cm x 8cm; eight plaster roundels; and a small portrait print (10)
Sold for £130
Estimated at £100 - £200
An early 19th century bronzed lead portrait roundel depicting Queen Caroline, 9.5cm diameter; together with a George III metallic oval portrait, 6.5cm x 8cm; eight plaster roundels; and a small portrait print (10)
Queen Caroline - No breakages to portrait. Light wear and marks to surface of miniature and frame.
George III - A bit of wear to edges of oval portrait, scuffs and marks to frame.
Plaster rounds - man on horse - crack to plaster below feet and near edge and so little plaster loose crumbs beneath frame.
Others - Appear to be in a good condition.
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Auction: The Oxford Library Sale, 7th Feb, 2024
Day One
Clocks, Furniture, Works of Art and Collectable - Lots 1 - 406
Day Two
Fine Bindings and Incunables from the collection of the late John P. Love - Lots 501- 575 (Click here to read about J. P. Love)
Antiquarian and Modern Books from multiple vendors - Lots 576 - 598
Books from the Library of the late Malcom Deas - Lots 601 - 702 (Click here to read about M. Deas)
Antiquarian and Modern Books from multiple vendors - Lots 703 - 783
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