A 19th century painted portrait miniature upon ivory panel, together with another similar example.
A 19th century painted portrait miniature upon ivory panel, interior scene depicting Napoleon Bonaparte and Empress Josephine, seated upon a sofa, 3.5" x 4.5" (9cm x 11cm), together with another similar example depicting a courting couple, 3.5" x 4.75" (9cm x 12cm), Each within an elaborate gilt metal and green silk panel frame, with easel style support and applied paper labels to backs Maison Louis- bijouterie, miniatures- 212 Rivoli Paris.
Condition Report:
Some surface marks, minor losses to paint in some areas. Ivory panels have bowed and are no longer flat. Frames have some distortion to mounts.
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A 19th century painted portrait miniature upon ivory panel, interior scene depicting Napoleon Bonaparte and Empress Josephine, seated upon a sofa, 3.5" x 4.5" (9cm x 11cm), together with another similar example depicting a courting couple, 3.5" x 4.75" (9cm x 12cm), Each within an elaborate gilt metal and green silk panel frame, with easel style support and applied paper labels to backs Maison Louis- bijouterie, miniatures- 212 Rivoli Paris.
Condition Report:
Some surface marks, minor losses to paint in some areas. Ivory panels have bowed and are no longer flat. Frames have some distortion to mounts.