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They were among a gentleman’s most expensive and elegant personal effects, and soon became collector’s items. Wealthy and fashionable men would have a fair number of them and often offered them as gifts.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1820 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 3 1\/8\" wide x 1 7\/8\" deep x 1 3\/4\" high","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43874687942791,"sku":"29-9580","price":68500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/29-9580_1.png?v=1772361757"},{"product_id":"duke-of-windsor-enamel-cufflinks","title":"Duke of Windsor Enamel Cufflinks","description":"Delightful masterpieces that are truly fit for royalty, these exquisite cufflinks were likely a gift from King Edward VII to his grandson, Edward VIII, the Prince of Wales, and later, the Duke of Windsor. The 15K gold treasures are masterfully hand painted with a miniature portrait of Queen Alexandra on one, while King Edward VII graces another. Each oval terminal is delicately crafted with incredible detail, displaying their royal personages against a rich green background. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Known as the tastemaker of his age, the Duke of Windsor had an incredible collection, beginning at an early age, of cufflinks, ties, socks, and other fashionable accessories. Titled the Prince of Wales on his 16th birthday, Edward ascended to the throne on January 1936, but famously and scandalously abdicated his throne after less than a year in order to marry the American divorcee and socialite Wallis Simpson. Truly a love story for the ages, the Duke and Duchess of Windsor lived happily as a fashionable couple of high society until the Duke’s death in 1972. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e London, circa 1905 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Provenance: Duke \u0026amp; Duchess of Windsor \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 7\/10” high x 1\/2” wide","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43874745811079,"sku":"30-2538","price":88500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/30-2538_1_da1ccd0a-f26f-4dcb-b57d-608f7ab74296.png?v=1772358889"},{"product_id":"miniature-portrait-by-william-dunlap","title":"Miniature Portrait by William Dunlap","description":"This exceptional early American miniature portrait was composed by the famed artist and actor William Dunlap. The subject is Georgina George Oldmixon, an actress who worked with Dunlap and frequently graced the stages of Philadelphia. An actor himself, Dunlap often painted miniatures of those actresses he worked with, along with important members of society. Other examples of his miniatures can be found in the National Portrait Gallery (Washington D.C.) and the Walters Art Museum (Baltimore).\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLate 18th century\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n2 3\/4\" high x 1 7\/8\" wide","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43873549090951,"sku":"30-8576","price":2950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/30-8576_1_8854c7f5-98a9-4548-b64d-934ab0405dbc.png?v=1770666655"},{"product_id":"german-miniature-painting-of-a-drunken-musician","title":"German Miniature Painting of a Drunken Musician","description":"A drunken musician endeavors to hold a tune and his balance in this amusing miniature oil on metal painting. 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The art of the miniature spans over 400 years, finding popularity in the early 16th century when they first appeared in European courts. Miniatures such as this were commissioned by important, wealthy patrons and often used as a means to record an individual's likeness or mementos of important life events. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1820 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Miniature: 3 3\/8\" diameter\u003cbr\u003e Frame: 6 5\/8\" diameter","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41238544777351,"sku":"31-3173","price":2150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/31-3173_1_b5eb91a5-6883-4efe-829e-fdaeb55b9382.png?v=1717922725"},{"product_id":"german-miniature-portrait-of-a-bearded-monk","title":"German Miniature Portrait of a Bearded Monk","description":"A bearded monk with twinkling eyes is the subject of this intricately detailed miniature portrait composed in oil on metal. The draped fabric of the monk's brown robe and the fine lines on his forehead display a remarkable level of detail considering the diminutive size of the portrait. The art of the miniature spans over 400 years, finding popularity in the early 16th century when they first appeared in European courts. Miniatures such as this were commissioned by important, wealthy patrons and often used as a means to record an individual's likeness or mementos of important life events. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1820 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Miniature: 3 3\/8\" diameter Frame: 6 5\/8\" diameter","brand":"M.S. 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With dark, braided hair and blue eyes, the sitter's cheerful expression feels highly individualized, indicating that this image of a well-dressed figure may be a portrait. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The art of the miniature spans over 400 years, finding popularity in the early 16th century when they first appeared in European courts. This miniature originates from a rare and remarkable collection of 12 German miniature paintings. These diminutive oil on copper masterpieces exhibit a level of intricacy few artists could achieve on such a small scale. The collection comprises portraits, landscapes and genre scenes, most likely executed by several artists of the German School in the early 19th century. Miniatures such as this were commissioned by important, wealthy patrons and often used as mementos of important life events. In the case of portraits, they served as a means to record an individual's likeness prior to the invention of photography in the 1840s. 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Rendered by the portraitist with a quiet sensitivity, the veiled woman's wrinkled visage exudes a warmth and wisdom. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The art of the miniature spans over 400 years, finding popularity in the early 16th century when they first appeared in European courts. This miniature originates from a rare and remarkable collection of 12 German miniature paintings. These diminutive oil on copper masterpieces exhibit a level of intricacy few artists could achieve on such a small scale. The collection comprises portraits, landscapes and genre scenes, most likely executed by several artists of the German School in the early 19th century. Miniatures such as this were commissioned by important, wealthy patrons and often used as mementos of important life events. In the case of portraits, they served as a means to record an individual's likeness prior to the invention of photography in the 1840s. 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Wagner transforms the box's surface into a captivating miniature portrait of a woman with luminescent skin, a vibrant complexion, rich auburn hair and a striking red cap. Embellished with gilded foliate motifs and encased in a velvet-lined interior, this piece encapsulates the opulent aesthetic and exacting craftsmanship synonymous with the Royal Vienna Porcelain Manufactory. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 19th century \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 1 1\/2“ high x 3 3\/4” diameter (3.18 x 9.53 cm)","brand":"M.S. 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The effect recalls the softly weathered surfaces of ancient frescoes uncovered in Pompeii, echoed in Richet’s matte enamel technique. Delicate rose cut diamonds accent the jewel, while the interior is fitted with a glass compartment framed in 18K gold for a treasured photograph or keepsake. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e A leading figure of the 19th-century archaeological revival, Eugène Fontenay drew inspiration from the famed Campana Collection acquired by Napoleon III, translating ancient motifs into jewels of remarkable refinement. His collaborations with artists such as Eugène Richet elevated his work beyond ornament, blending fine art and goldsmithing in a manner that defined the height of Second Empire taste. 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