Antique French Miniature Ivory Portrait Painting Bronze Frame

Antiques : Miniature Portraits & Portrait Boxes

 

Superb antique 19th century French miniature ivory portrait depicting Marie Antoinette with serene countenance, a rosy complexion and charming cornflower blue eyes. The piece is beautifully hand painted, meticulously detailed and painted in bright, vibrant colors; portraying the French queen with her upswept powdered hair adorned by a large feather plumed lace cap and wearing a lace fichu collar embellished by a pink ribbon bow and blue gown. Signed Pauline.

The portrait is housed under convex glass in a gilt ormolu frame topped by an ornate final of a laurel wreath tied with ribbon and bordered by a frieze of rococo shells. At the back is a metal easel for table top display and a loop ring for hanging. Both the portrait and the frame are in good condition. Portrait measures approx. 2 3/8" in diameter. Frame measures 4" in total height x 3" in width.

Item ID: MP-580