Dating from the second half of the 19th century, and attributed to Francois Lepage, the inventor of Bois Durci, this set of twenty roundels consists of a superb selection of miniature portraits of famous historical figures and a larger roundel of a lady playing the organ within a laurel frame. Some of likenesses shown include William Tell, Lord Byron, Pope Pius IX, and Prince Albert and Queen Victoria.
Largest 22 cm. diameter, smallest: 11.5cm.
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Sold at Christie's, London, South Kensington, 26 October 2016, The Hone Collection.
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Attributed to Lepage, François (French fl. mid 19th century)
