Antique Hand Painted Portrait Miniature in Fab Frame, Exotic Costumed Lady thimble This will be a perfect

This will be a perfect one for someone

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Elegant & rare antique French Napoleon III era 35 3/8" tall wall hanging niche style shelf unique in beautiful rosewood & kingwood veneers

Complete but for the handle to the knife

Antique Hand Painted Portrait Miniature in Fab Frame, Exotic Costumed Lady thimble This will be a perfectDating mid to late 1800s, this charming little portrait of a woman in a rather exotic 'Harem' like costume with veil tucked into her immense braids is an interesting addition to any collection. While we se no signature from the artist, the painting seems to me to be one done of a living subject, in portrait, rather than after a famous portrait, making it all the more interesting. Might she have been in costume as an actress? Or is this a rather