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Large Antique Hand Painted Miniature Ivory Portrait Tortoise Shell & Ormolu Frame
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A stunning and large antique 19th century miniature portrait hand painted on ivory depicting a gentleman. He is nobly dressed, with high boots and a sword at his side. The portrait is beautifully hand painted, with minute brushstrokes and bright, vivid colors and it is housed in a gorgeous ormolu and tortoise shell frame. Four ormolu rosettes adorn each corner and support four panels of tortoise shell with an ornate loop at the top which allows for hanging display.
Measurements:
Portrait measures 6 3/4" in length and about 4 1/4" in width.
Frame measures 9 3/8" in length and 6 5/8" in width. The whole piece is in wonderful condition for it's age. There are two thin cracks to the shell paneling, one is located on the top of the frame while the other is located at the bottom portion of the frame.
Item ID: MP-178
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