February Winter Uncurated Estate Finds

5 Portrait Miniatures, Hairwork, Mourning Pendant

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Start price: $200

Estimated price: $400 - $600

Buyer's premium: 25%

Sales Tax: On the lot's price and buyer's premium

Lot of 5 miniatures. Portrait of Maria Ignacia de Zayas y Chacon, unsigned, in leather case, miniature 2 3/4" x 2" (with case 5 5/8" x 5"); box with portrait miniature lid, signed and dated G. Duker 1814, in leather case, miniature 3"-diameter; gold tone mourning pendant, with inscription in Spanish "A la memoria su tierna Esposa", initialed FL and dated 1836, with hair on the reverse, pendant 3" x 2 1/2"; gold tone mourning pendant, signed F. Calvete, with hair inside, pendant 2 1/2" x 2 1/2"; framed hairwork, "Luis y Ramona", 3 3/4" x 2 5/8" (with frame 6 1/2" x 4 3/4"). Leather cases both with scratches, tears and sections of leather missing; Duker box with cracks and chip to lid, miniature detached from lid; hairwork with some detached pieces, frame with losses and discoloration to velvet.

Condition: Notice to bidders: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition. Photos are considered part of the condition report. Complete condition information is available by request, no later than 24 hours prior to the auction. All lots are offered and sold "as is", and Willow Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated.