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~ PORTRAIT OF A PAINTER
Presumed portrait of Nicolas-Henri Jeaurat de Betry (1728–1803)
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Presumed portrait of Nicolas-Henri Jeaurat de Betry (1728–1803)
Circular miniature portrait on ivory. The painter is seated, holding a brush and a palette, depicted from the waist up, wearing a navy blue frock coat and a white waistcoat. In the background, a canvas on an easel features a sketch of a nude woman in the classical style.
Late 18th century, early 19th century.
Diameter: 6.5 cm
. Gross weight: 106 g.
(Minor visible damage, in a blackened wooden frame with an oval gilt-bronze inner frame)
Elephantidae spp. (I/A), CIC FR2606400055-K issued on 28/04/2026.
- Paul Desbordes Collection (1862–1943), Château Desbordes, Avize (Marne).
- Passed down through the family to the present day.
On the back of the miniature is written in black ink: “Portrait / of Jeaurat de Bertry / (Nicolas Henri). Nephew / and pupil of Jeaurat (Étienne) / who had adopted him. Note by / Mr Villot, French School / he exhibited at the museum in / 1796 two paintings under / nos. 220 and 221 – / for the last time.”