Bidspirit auction | A Collection of Portrait Miniatures

A Collection of Portrait Miniatures in an Octagonal Gilt Frame - A collection of portrait miniatures depicting women in various historical costumes, including 18th-century and Renaissance styles. The central rectangular miniature bears the signature Ida Calzolari. Each portrait is individually housed in a gilt metal frame with ornate detailing and mounted on a dark blue velvet ground. The collection is presented in a large octagonal frame featuring a repeating foliate border. The reverse includes a gallery label from the Howard/Mandville Gallery. Outer frame: 21 inches width.