An early 19th Century French miniature portrait, oil on vellum under glass, portraying an older woman wearing a bonnet tied with a blue ribbon, her ample bosom showing in a blue dress with a sheer, ruffled high neckline, reflecting the period. She wears a gold hoop earring.

The black wood frame shows an oval gold painted bezel around the portrait with a leaf form hanging ring attached to the front. The verso shows metal points holding the portrait in place and an old paper backing.

Frame dimensions: 4.0 W x 5.0 in. L x .25 in. H
Both the painting and the frame are in the expected antique condition with signs of age and wear. A small amount of space shows between the painting and the frame.


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Both the painting and the frame are in the expected antique condition with signs of age and wear. A small amount of space shows between the painting and the frame.

Origin:
France

Materials & Techniques:
Glass, Paint, Paper, Wood

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

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Both the painting and the frame are in the expected antique condition with signs of age and wear. A small amount of space shows between the painting and the frame.