Unknown artist - Amie Angélique

04
days
19
hours
29
minutes
16
seconds
Current bid
€ 30
Reserve price not met
Sullivan Halipré
Expert
Estimate  € 280 - € 330
DE
€30

Catawiki Buyer Protection

Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details

Trustpilot 4.4 | 138416 reviews

Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.

French 19th‑century mourning diptych titled Amie Angélique (1857), with an unsigned portrait miniature of a lady on the right and an intricate hair art on the left, in Realism, mounted on a deep red velvet panel and framed, measuring 125 cm high and 8 cm wide, weighing 100 g, in excellent condition.

AI-assisted summary

Description from the seller

An extremely fine and historically significant Victorian mourning/memorabilia diptych from the mid-19th century, set in a deep red velvet panel.Right side: A finely detailed hand-painted portrait miniature depicting a lady in mid-19th-century attire with a lace collar, elaborate hairstyle, and pink floral accents.Left side: A beautifully preserved and intricate display of woven human hair (hair art), arranged in a decorative clover/bow motif.Historical Provenance: The reverse features an authentic handwritten French label, greatly enhancing its collector's value by removing its anonymity:"Anne Angélique M. J. Sauvage, femme Blesy, 1857"Condition: In very good antique condition. Both the miniature and the delicate hair work are visually excellent and undamaged. The velvet panel shows minor, age-appropriate wear at the corners. Please see the photos for a detailed impression. Will be packed with care and shipped tracked/insured.

An extremely fine and historically significant Victorian mourning/memorabilia diptych from the mid-19th century, set in a deep red velvet panel.Right side: A finely detailed hand-painted portrait miniature depicting a lady in mid-19th-century attire with a lace collar, elaborate hairstyle, and pink floral accents.Left side: A beautifully preserved and intricate display of woven human hair (hair art), arranged in a decorative clover/bow motif.Historical Provenance: The reverse features an authentic handwritten French label, greatly enhancing its collector's value by removing its anonymity:"Anne Angélique M. J. Sauvage, femme Blesy, 1857"Condition: In very good antique condition. Both the miniature and the delicate hair work are visually excellent and undamaged. The velvet panel shows minor, age-appropriate wear at the corners. Please see the photos for a detailed impression. Will be packed with care and shipped tracked/insured.

Details

Artist
Unknown artist
Sold with frame
Yes
Sold by
Owner or reseller
Title of artwork
Amie Angélique
Technique
Mixed media
Signature
Not signed
Country of origin
France
Year
1857
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
125 cm
Width
8 cm
Weight
100 g
Depiction/theme
Portrait
Style
Realism
Period
19th century
The NetherlandsVerified
5
Objects sold
Private

Similar objects

For you in

Natural History & Taxidermy