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~ GUSTAVE (active in the late 18th century)

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Circular miniature portrait of a man on ivory. He is depicted in bust form, wearing a blue frock coat and a beige waistcoat with floral embroidery. His left hand is in his waistcoat. Signed and dated on the left: “Gustave f. / L'4” (1795 or 1796)
Diameter: 7.6 cm
Gross weight: 38 g.
(Minor visible damage, gilded bronze frame)

Elephantidae spp. (I/A), CIC FR2606400059-K issued on 28/04/2026.

  • Paul Desbordes Collection (1862–1943), Château Desbordes, Avize (Marne).
  • Passed down through the family to the present day.