FRENCH SCHOOL 18th CENTURY, PORTRAIT OF VOLTAIRE CASTIGATE JUSTICE, SATIRICAL MINIATURE
Strange miniature of the end of 18th century, showing Voltaire rides a donkey dressed as a magistrate. Around him, in baskets, his literary work. The famous philosopher castigate a caricature of justice of a branch of laurel (from his glory).TECHNIQUE:
Watercolor and gouache on ivory, protected under a convex glass
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FRAME :
Gilded circle metal mount in wood frame.
PORTRAIT SIZE:
7cm
FRAME SIZE:
12cm
DESCRIPTION :
CONDITION:
Very good original condition, dust; Tiny lost on wood frame
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PRICE:
1500€