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KOKOSHNIK
KOKOSHNIK
47.52
Unknown
Late 18th c.-Early 19th c.
The kokoshnik is a triangular style generally found in Northern Russia, particularly in Kostroma. The front of the headdress is covered with strips of gold plate thread couched in a horizontal...
EVENING DRESS
EVENING DRESS
48.95
Orry-Kelly (Designer)
1936
Orry-Kelly, a prolific and award-winning Hollywood costume designer, created this velvet portrait dress for Marjorie Merriweather Post. The shoulders are embellished with rhinestones, pearl...
NEEDLEPOINT PURSE
NEEDLEPOINT PURSE
49.11
Unknown
20th c.
Two sides and edge of purse are in needlepoint with over all designs of flowers. Frame is in silver engraved with a wave like motif. Clasp in openwork with leaves. Lined with white satin.
EVENING BAG
EVENING BAG
49.12
Unknown
20th c.
In very fine pettipoint, two panels. On the front, a scene of a man and woman in 18th century costume seated in a landscape under a tree with two sheep, a blue mountain in the distance. On the...
NEEDLEPOINT PURSE
NEEDLEPOINT PURSE
49.14
Unknown
20th c.
Two sides and edges of bag are entirely covered with fine needlework with an overall pattern of flowers in colors. Engraved frame is gilded. Lined with white satin.
PURSE
PURSE
49.19
Henry Matthews (Silversmith)
1900
The satchel shaped purse has a repousse design with leaves and flowers around the edge and a chain handle. It is lined with green ribbed material and with compartments for coins.
PURSE
PURSE
49.20
Unknown
19th c.
Mesh is woven is a circular design. On front is a medallion with monogram MMP. Front of the frame has an elaborate art nouveau design with two exotic birds on either side of a plain medallion....
PURSE
PURSE
49.21
Unknown
20th c.
With a chain and serpentine silver frame, front in openwork and engraved in a floral design.
PURSE
PURSE
49.6
Early 20th c.
The silver openwork frame of this handbag, which is lined in white satin, is set with small red and blue beads, including some faceted to represent flowers and leaves. The clasp is in the form of...
PORTRAIT OF A WOMAN
PORTRAIT OF A WOMAN
53.3
Francois Laine ((Possibly))
1787
Miniature has a narrow oval frame in silver-plated brass which is chased with leaves. At the top is a bow knot with one section forming a loop so that the whole could hang on a ribbon. The...
PORTRAIT OF CESAR PONIATOVSKI
PORTRAIT OF CESAR PONIATOVSKI
53.65
Gabriel Aristide Passot (Miniaturist)
19th c.
Man is shown three-quarters length, facing three-quarters right. Hair is dark brown, mustache and sideburns grayish, he wears a white shirt with a high collar bound outside with a black tie and...
PORTRAIT OF MRS. MARLEY
PORTRAIT OF MRS. MARLEY
53.8
Richard Cosway (Attributed to)
ca. 1780
Richard Cosway was the leading miniaturist of his day, enjoying the favor of the court during the George III and English Regency periods. This miniature displays many of the characteristics that...