French and Continental School 19th Century A group of three portrait miniatures of young children Comprising a portrait of a blond child in a purple empire dress, signed and dated, l.l., 'Ate Desnos 1819,' possibly by Auguste Desnos, with labels indicating possible attribution verso, framed; a portrait of a young girl with white dress and blue sash and ribbons, by John Jules Nimmo (French, c. 1830-1881), signed and dated, l.r., 'Nimmo 1853,' framed; and a portrait miniature of a young girl in white dress and bonnet, by Aimée Julie Cheron (French, 1821-1890), signed, l.r., 'Aimée Cheron,' ormolu frame; all watercolor. (Dia: 3 1/4 in., 2 in. x 1 1/2 in., and 1 1/4 in. x 1 in. (sight)) Condition report: child in purple dress: great condition, minor wear to frame, no major issues to note; girl with white dress and blue sash: miniature slightly bowed, a loose element from matting/frame under glass; young girl in white dress and bonnet: some paint loss to left side, small chip to bottom left corner, later frame.