Christie's South Kensington - Objects of Vertu & Miniatures Dec 3, 1996, Sale# MIN-7431.
Auction catalog contains 293 lots with descriptions, some with color or black&white pictures, dimensions, period or age. Auction estimates in British Pound Sterling. Auction catalog included:
- Louis-Ami Arlaud-Jurine, circa 1800, A Young Lady miniature - estimated sale for 300-500 GBP.
- Jean V. Mussard Two Ladies Bathing - estimated sale for 400-600 GBP (illustrated on back cover).
- Continental Silver-Gilt Tazza - estimated sale for 600-800 GBP (illustrated on the front cover).
- After Peter Paul Rubens and Frans Snyders, Diana Returns from the Hunt - estimated sale for 300-500 GBP.
- George III Silver-mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box - estimated sale for 200-300 GBP.
- Viennese Enamelled Gilt Metal Boudoir Clock - estimated sale for 400-500 GBP (illustrated on the front cover).
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