Daniel Gardelle (Swiss, 1679-1753) and Robert Gardelle (Swiss, 1682-1766)
A rare portrait of a Gentleman, wearing blue coat with gold border and buttons, white lace cravat and red cloak, his curled wig worn long and powdered.
Enamel, signed on the counter-enamel and dated Freres. Gardelle,/ pinxit 1729:, set into the base of a shagreen travelling case decorated with a rosette of brass studs.
Oval, 55mm (2 3/16in) high