Description
An antique French 19th Century miniature portrait of a lady. The watercolor is hand painted and signed "M.G. Enclosed in a gilt metal oval pendant style frame. The artist has captured her delicate features and brown eyes beautifully.
French, watercolor on paper
Measurements; frame 2 1/4" X 1 7/8", portrait 1" X 7/8"
Condition Report; Very good, interior fabric I feel is original, gray fabric on back most likely a replacement. One of the 4 small pins on the frame is missing; however, the 3 that remain hold the portrait and glass tightly. One small flat chip on the glass which is not noticeable unless the glass is removed. The edge of the frame covers it.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Condition Report; Very good, interior fabric I feel is original, gray fabric on back most likely a replacement. One of the 4 small pins on the frame is missing; however, the 3 that remain hold the portrait and glass tightly. One small flat chip on the glass which is not noticeable the glass is removed. The edge of the frame covers it.
Materials & Techniques:
Glass, Metal, Paper, Watercolor
Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: Unknown
French, watercolor on paper
Measurements; frame 2 1/4" X 1 7/8", portrait 1" X 7/8"
Condition Report; Very good, interior fabric I feel is original, gray fabric on back most likely a replacement. One of the 4 small pins on the frame is missing; however, the 3 that remain hold the portrait and glass tightly. One small flat chip on the glass which is not noticeable unless the glass is removed. The edge of the frame covers it.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Condition Report; Very good, interior fabric I feel is original, gray fabric on back most likely a replacement. One of the 4 small pins on the frame is missing; however, the 3 that remain hold the portrait and glass tightly. One small flat chip on the glass which is not noticeable the glass is removed. The edge of the frame covers it.
Materials & Techniques:
Glass, Metal, Paper, Watercolor
Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: Unknown
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Condition Report; Very good, interior fabric I feel is original, gray fabric on back most likely a replacement. One of the 4 small pins on the frame is missing; however, the 3 that remain hold the portrait and glass tightly. One small flat chip on the glass which is not noticeable the glass is removed. The edge of the frame covers it.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
2.25 x 1.88 x 0.5 in
Antique French Miniature Portrait of a Lady, 19th Century, Oval Gilt Frame
Estimate $240-$430
Starting Price
$120
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Sep 17, 2026, 7:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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