Pair of late 19th century portrait miniatures depicting Napoleon Bonaparte and Josephine de Beauharnais, each signed respectively DeLeroche and Gerard (after the original painters). The portraits are executed in hand-painted enamel with fine brushwork and pooling visible in details such as the medals, epaulettes, jewelry, and facial features. Each plaque is set within an incised trompe-l'oeil architectural surround imitating stone voussoirs, with recessed joints and translucent washes to create a marble-like effect. Housed under glass with decorative oval bezels and simple hanging loops on the reverse. Likely French, circa 1880-1900.

Each frame measures approximately. 6" high x 5" wide.

Paintings and frames in excellent condition; paper covered backs have some staining.

Carefully packed and shipped from Sebastopol, California


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Paintings and frames in excellent condition; paper covered backs have some staining.

Origin:
France

Materials & Techniques:
Enamel

Details:
Country of Origin: France
Frame Type: Framed
Art Subjects: Portrait
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Paintings and frames in excellent condition; paper covered backs have some staining.