Set of 3 small framed pieces: - Lot 354

Lot n° 354
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Set of 3 small framed pieces: - Lot 354
Set of 3 small framed pieces: - Head study of a soldier from the 42nd Infantry Regiment in uniform with a khaki kepi, pitchpin frame, 17.10 cm (small crack) - Miniature oil portrait of a senior officer, possibly an adjutant-major, wearing a blue uniform embroidered on the front with gold foliage and a red collar with two rows of gold embroidery; he wears the Grand Cross of Commander of the Order of the Legion of Honor and a Cross of Saint Louis in a diagonal sash; 9 x 6 cm; wide gilded wooden frame. Date: late Empire to early Restoration period; good condition Handwritten note from Marshal Pétain dated July 6, 1927 “Madam. To my great regret, it will be impossible for me to have lunch at your home on Friday, but I will be able to join you and your guests at 2:30 p.m. if that suits you. Please accept, Madam, my most respectful regards. Ph Pétain” mounted under glass in a gilded frame. 10.5 x 14 cm Included is a French Army booklet featuring small cut-out soldiers: African Hunters
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