Dating from the second half of the 19th century, and attributed to Francois Lepage, the inventor of Bois Durci, this set of twenty-five roundels consists of a superb selection of miniature portraits of famous historical figures, along with three musicians within laurel frames, and a further example in turned-wood frame. A selection of the likenesses shown include Beethoven, Mozart, Rossini, Haydn, Shakespeare, Moliere, Napoleon, and Queen Victoria.
Largest, 15cm in diameter; smallest, 11.5cm.
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Christie's, London, South Kensington, 26 October 2016, The Hone Collection.
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Attributed to Lepage, François (French fl. mid 19th century)