French Portrait Miniature of a Lady in Empire Dress w Fichu and Powdered Wig, Late 18th Century French ivory In the style of the

In the style of the Victorian French and English silver pique-worded jewelry caskets

though his bow is in hand

The painting is stunningly beautiful in composition and palette and is without damage

This is #3 of the 4 which have stylized foliage featured (others offered separately)

French Portrait Miniature of a Lady in Empire Dress w Fichu and Powdered Wig, Late 18th Century French ivory In the style of theSuch character and appeal! A refined and beautifully executed French portrait miniature dating to the final decades of the 18th century, capturing a poised lady in the elegant transitional style between Louis XVI and the early Directoire period. The sitter is shown in three quarter view, her expression calm and assured, with delicately modeled features and softly blushed complexion. She wears a sheer white fichu gathered into the fashionable high