Antique Style Hand-Painted Lady Portrait Miniature in Decorative Bone Inlaid Frame
An elegant hand-painted miniature portrait depicting a refined aristocratic lady in 18th-century European fashion. The sitter is portrayed with an elaborate powdered hairstyle adorned with delicate pearl-like ornaments, wearing a richly colored burgundy-red draped garment over a cream-colored gown embellished with floral accents and delicate lace detailing. Her graceful expression and softly rendered features reflect the elegance and sophistication of traditional European court portraiture. The miniature is housed within an oval gilt-tone metal frame featuring an intricately engraved decorative inner border, surrounded by a distinctive rectangular frame composed of segmented white bone or faux-ivory panels arranged in a radiating pattern, with contrasting dark brown wood-tone outer trim. A charming example of European-style miniature portraiture, ideal for collectors of decorative art and historical portrait miniatures.
Measure 3 1/4"in H x 2 1/4"in W and 5 3/4"in H x 5"in W with frame
Condition Report: The miniature portrait and decorative frame exhibit visible signs of age and wear. The white segmented panels display numerous hairline cracks, separations along the joints, and areas of discoloration and yellowing. Several cracks extend through individual panels, particularly around the upper and right sections of the frame. The gilt-tone oval border shows surface wear, minor scratches, and age-related patina. The outer brown border exhibits minor scratches and wear along the edges. The portrait shows scattered surface marks, light abrasions, and possible age-related fading. Overall condition is consistent with age and use. Please refer to the photographs for additional details regarding condition.
Condition
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An elegant hand-painted miniature portrait depicting a refined aristocratic lady in 18th-century European fashion. The sitter is portrayed with an elaborate powdered hairstyle adorned with delicate pearl-like ornaments, wearing a richly colored burgundy-red draped garment over a cream-colored gown embellished with floral accents and delicate lace detailing. Her graceful expression and softly rendered features reflect the elegance and sophistication of traditional European court portraiture. The miniature is housed within an oval gilt-tone metal frame featuring an intricately engraved decorative inner border, surrounded by a distinctive rectangular frame composed of segmented white bone or faux-ivory panels arranged in a radiating pattern, with contrasting dark brown wood-tone outer trim. A charming example of European-style miniature portraiture, ideal for collectors of decorative art and historical portrait miniatures.
Measure 3 1/4"in H x 2 1/4"in W and 5 3/4"in H x 5"in W with frame
Condition Report: The miniature portrait and decorative frame exhibit visible signs of age and wear. The white segmented panels display numerous hairline cracks, separations along the joints, and areas of discoloration and yellowing. Several cracks extend through individual panels, particularly around the upper and right sections of the frame. The gilt-tone oval border shows surface wear, minor scratches, and age-related patina. The outer brown border exhibits minor scratches and wear along the edges. The portrait shows scattered surface marks, light abrasions, and possible age-related fading. Overall condition is consistent with age and use. Please refer to the photographs for additional details regarding condition.
Condition
Any lots which remain on Coral Gables Auction premises longer than 30 business days following the sale will incur a charge for storage and handling of $5.00 per day for each lot. All paid items left after 3 months will be considered abandoned property and properly disposed of Important Message Regarding Payments : All invoices that exceed the amount of $ 2000 including the buyer premium, must make the payment through check or wire transfer, if we receive the payment through the platform, the money will be reimbursed automatically to your card Coral Gables Auction strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder Statements by Coral Gables Auction regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only And should Not be relied upon as statements of fact, and do Not constitute a representation, warranty, Or assumption of liability by Coral Gables Auction All lots offered are sold "As Is" For condition report please contact our auction house via email info.coralgablesauction@yahoo.com
