A gold-mounted tortoiseshell box late 18th century, French

a fixe sous verre of a lady, the singer Sophie Arnould (1744-1802) Catatrice de l'opera de Paris, watercolour, fixe sous verre, 8.5cm diameter, 4cm high, Born the daughter of middle-class Parisian hotel-keepers, Sophie Arnould made her mark at the Paris Opéra where she debuted in December 1757 and continued performing until 1778. She is also known for her many romantic ties, which included affairs with the Comte de Lauraguais, architect Jean Bélanger, Helvétius, Prince de Conti, and the Prince d'Hénin, as well as a well-documented relationship with fellow actress and singer Mlle Raucourt. The many anecdotes deriving from scandalous printed reports, gossip sheets and even police accounts remain legendary. She survived the Revolution and was granted an annual pension from the Bonapartist regime before her death in Paris in October 1802. It is possible that this miniature portrait of the singer is a playful reinterpretation of a Vestal Virgin painted by Angelica Kauffman. Important Note:, This lot may contain materials that are subject to both export and import permits. Buyers must be aware of their destination country’s import policies prior to purchase, particularly where these relate to the trade in endangered species listed in Appendices under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). Please note, that we do not identify or verify the taxonomic identification (such as genus, family, or subspecies) of any plant or animal, it is a buyer’s responsibility to undertake any biological testing of purchases. Buyers are required to ensure that the lot can be delivered by a specialist shipper, whether in the UK, Europe or internationally. No compensation will be given to buyers who fail to organise shipping arrangements for goods due to the prohibitions, restrictions or import regulations of their country. Condition Report, Condition Report, This lot does not have a condition report, if you would like further information, please click the 'Request A Condition Report’ button below. Request A Condition Report, Request A Condition Report

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