[Vestris, Auguste. (1760–1842)] [Romany, Adèle. (1769–1846) AFTER] Miniature Portrait Painting19th century miniature painted portrait of Vestris, "the God of dance," after an original painting by Romany. In metal ovular frame, some backing remnants to verso, else very fine. 1. 75 x 2. 25 inches (4. 3 x 5. 7 cm.). Auguste Vestris came from a family of dancers; his father, Gaetano Apolline Baldassare Vestris, was one of the greatest dancers of the 18th century. Studying at the Royal Academy in Paris, Vestris made his public debut at the age of