AT AUCTION 19c French Gilt Bronze Framed Miniature Ivory Portrait Painting Madame Sophie

Antiques : - Miniature Portraits & Portrait Boxes

 

A 19th century French miniature portrait hand painted on ivory depicting Princess Sophie of France (Madame Sophie). This portrait is a smaller rendition of Jean-Marc Nattier's portrait: Madame Sophie de France as a Vestal Virgin. Signed Yanny (or similar) along with the sitter's name written on the backing as "Madame Sophie".

The portrait is displayed under convex glass and surrounded by a red fabric matting. All is housed in a gorgeous gilt bronze frame accented by a floral garland drape topped by an ornate final representing a bow crisscrossed by a quiver of arrows, nestled in a wreath of flowers and a ribbon knot-bow. Has a loop ring for hanging as well as a hinged metal easel at the back for table top display. In very good condition for its age.

Portrait measures 1 3/4” in diameter. Frame, including the final, measures approx. 4” in total height and 3 ¼” in width.

Item ID: MP-520