Miniature Painted Brooch 18k Gold Portrait René Ange De La Guerrande XVIIIth

Painted miniature presented in a solid 18-carat colored gold brooch, representing the portrait of René Ange de la Guerrande* (1744-1816) in a frock coat, Lord of Ville-Colleu in Matignon (North Brittany), husband of Etiennette de Berthou (daughter of the president of the nobility in the states of Brittany), from the late 18th-early 19th centuries. Sold with a waistcoat that belonged to him. This brooch is in good condition. No hallmark but has been tested with 18K gold. We are adding to this brooch a striped waistcoat that belonged to René Ange de la Gyerrande (it also recalls the clothing worn on this miniature). Please note: the peak of the brooch is missing, tiny scratches and slight wear from time, see photos. Tears and wear of the fabric for the waistcoat (in its own juice). This miniature (and the waistcoat) comes from the Breton family of la Guerrande. * René Ange de La Guerrande (1744-1816): squire, lord of La Ville-Colleu, captain in the Saintonge regiment. Married Étiennette de Berthou de La Violaye (daughter of Jean-François Berthou, Count of La Violaye, president of the nobility in the states of Brittany) in 1787. Dimensions Brooch dimensions 5 cm x 4.3 cm Gross weight 28.97 grams Reference: 940 183 - F30 1196 All photos are on: www.antiques-delaval.com