Antique French Miniature Ivory Portrait Painting & Mother of Pearl Gilt Bronze Hand Mirror

Antiques : Miniature Portraits & Portrait Boxes

 

A stunning 19th century French gilt bronze hand mirror decorated with a central miniature ivory portrait. The portrait is beautifully painted with tiny brush strokes and bright colors, depicting a lady in a purple gown holding a lidded vase or urn. Signed M. Ray and housed under glass. Surrounding the portrait are bronze appliqués in the form of rose garlands and plaques of luminous mother of pearl! The mirror is thick and beveled at the edge, mounted by an ornate border and topped by a large ribbon bow shaped final. Marked FRANCE near the handle. The piece is in very good condition, there are just some light wear to the silver on the mirror. Measures 13 ¼” in total length x 5 ¾” in width Portrait measures approx. 2 ¼” in diameter.

Item ID: MP-528