Early 1800’s Sentimental Mourning “Love Eternal” Hair Art on Ivory Picture

Antiques : Miniature Painting : Hair Art : Mourning

 

This wonderful sentimental pieces dates from about the 1830s. Two burning hearts over the gravestone with a French Banner above the hearts which appears to be written “Amour Fifial”. I understand this translates to “Love Eternal”. There is just a hint of blue in the sky. All made with different colors of hair except for the words on the banner, and done on ivory. Measures 5.5 inches square. Ivory section is 2.75 inches.

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Item ID: 1685