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Antique Early 19th century Georgian Period, Rare example of a hand Painted Gouache likely on Alabaster Painting supporting the Abolition of Slavery, a movement which started at the latter end of the 18th Century in England, eventually passed through parliament to its fulfilment of the banning of Slavery in great Britain in the year circa 1833. The Painting is mounted in original period Gilded wooden Portal style frame with original Convex glaze intact preserving the painting within. The Image depicts the figure of a crouching slave in chains (real physical pieces of metal adding gravitas to the figure) appealing to the representation of Britannia with the legend above “Britannia set me free” on a scroll, Both the Slave and Britannia are forefront to an ocean scene where a Slave Galleon can be seen in the distance. Nice detailed in the traditional Naive style of the period the Negro slave is formed in Sooted wax with the metal chain attached to hands and ankles with the rest of the rendering being in pure gouache. Interestingly the image of the Kneeling Slave appeared on the title-page of works written in support of the abolitionist cause after Wilberforce’s Bill to abolish the slave trade finally passed in 1807, activists turned their attention to the abolition of slavery and the image of the of the enchained, crouching slave was adapted for a new use, the image came to symbolize slavery generally and allude to the earlier triumph of the campaign to abolish the slave trade and hint that a similar result awaits the anti-slavery campaign. The reverse to the frame retains original paper backing with provenance in the form of a hand written series of exerts from The Bible Isiah 45.11. The products of Egypt and the merchandise of Cush, and those tall Sabeans they will come over to you and will be yours, they will trudge behind you, coming over to you in chains, they will bow down before you and plead with you, saying’Surely God is with you and there is no other, there is no other god. This fine antique piece Makes for an interesting window into History, certainly Museum quality and pertaining to a Time Where England was still leading the way in Humanitarian capacities and indeed changing the world. The Frame measures 9 cm in diameter with a depth of roughly 2 cm, all in all well preserved and in undamaged condition. Weight : 93.6 grams.

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ANTIQUE EARLY 1800s FRENCH NAPOLEONIC MINIATURE PORTRAIT. Dear collectors, Noblesse-Collection is pleased to propose you this rare. Representing the portrait of a young girl. This miniature dates early. Without the frame Diameter : 5,0 cm 1.97 in. With the frame Height : 10,7 cm 4.21 in. Width : 10,4 cm 4.09 in. No damage on the painting. (An “antique statement” of Work of Art of more than 100 years old is joined to the invoice). Noblesse Collection is based in Le Mans in France. The firm is specialized in antique silverware. Belonging to the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century. Our aim is always to surprise you at showing. They are very often ornamental and sometimes rare but always at a reasonable and accurate price. They are all checked and cleaned by our silversmith based in Le Mans and practising for more than 20 years. The quality of packagings matters. A lot to us. Manila paper + secured. Elements in a very thick cardboard. Your satisfaction is our priority! All our deliveries are ultra secured with the care by Fed Ex. If you change your mind for whatever reason, we accept the return within 30 days after the reception of the parcel. For the return costs. This item is in the category “Art\Paintings”. The seller is “noblesse-collection” and is located in this country: FR. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Date of Creation: 1800-1899
• Region of Origin: Europe
• Subject: Portrait
• Type: Painting
• Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
• Year of Production: Early 1800s
• Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
• Width (Inches): 1.97
• Height (Inches): 1.97
• Style: EMPIRE
• Features: Miniature, Framed
• Production Technique: Gouache Painting
• Country/Region of Manufacture: France
• Handmade: Yes
• Time Period Produced: 1800-1849

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ANTIQUE EARLY 1800s FRENCH NAPOLEONIC MINIATURE PORTRAIT. Dear collectors, Noblesse-Collection is pleased to propose you this rare. Representing the portrait of a young girl. This miniature dates early. Without the frame Diameter : 5,0 cm 1.97 in. With the frame Height : 10,7 cm 4.21 in. Width : 10,4 cm 4.09 in. No damage on the painting. (An “antique statement” of Work of Art of more than 100 years old is joined to the invoice). Noblesse Collection is based in Le Mans in France. The firm is specialized in antique silverware. Belonging to the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century. Our aim is always to surprise you at showing. They are very often ornemental and sometimes rare but always at a reasonable and accurate price. They are all checked and cleaned by our silversmith based in Le Mans and practicing for more than 20 years. The quality of packagings matters. A lot to us. Manila paper + secured. Elements in a very thick cardboard. Your satisfaction is our priority! All our deliveries are free and ultra secured with the care by Fed Ex. If you change your mind for whatever reason, we accept the return within 30 days after the reception of the parcel. For the return costs. This item is in the category “Art, antiquités\Art du XIXe et avant\Peintures, émaux”. The seller is “noblesse-collection” and is located in this country: FR. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Caractéristiques: Encadré, Miniature
• Courant artistique: École française
• Genre: EMPIRE
• Thème: Portrait, Autoportrait
• Type: Gouache

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