French Portrait Miniature of a Lady in Empire Dress w Fichu and Powdered Wig, Late 18th Century French ivory None of it appears when

None of it appears when the painting is in its frame (original)

The brooch is excellent and complete apart from a loss of the pointed end of the hinged pin on backside (see images) which can be easily restored if one wants to wear the jewelry

though our artist has not signed it

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

French Portrait Miniature of a Lady in Empire Dress w Fichu and Powdered Wig, Late 18th Century French ivory None of it appears whenSuch 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