ITALIAN SCHOOL, CIRCA 1793

ITALIAN SCHOOL, CIRCA 1793 Ercole III d'Este (1727-1803), Duke of Modena, in red-collared blue coat, frilled white cravat, ermine-bordered red cloak, wearing the red sash and breast-star of the Order of the Holy Spirit, powdered hair worn en queue, campment background on ivory 2 3/8 in. (60 mm.) diam., gilt-metal frame with beaded surround and tied ribbon surmount