MONTAGNY FLEURY, incisore e medaglia St-Etienne 1760-1836 Marsiglia - Miniature Portrait of Bianca Giovanna d'Albert and a Greek goddess with a helmet (2) - Brass - Early 19th century

Important pair of signed miniatures, (1820-1821) MONTAGNY FLEURY, engraver and St-Etienne medal 1760-1836 Marseille. French school of the late 18th century Portrait of Bianca Giovanna d'Albert. Carolina. Portrait of a woman with flower crowned hair, in profile to the left. Brass forged, embossed signature dated 1821, plus manufacturer's note: God gives the homeland to religion. Depiction of a Greek goddess with a helmet, holding a child and a branch of peace, while trampling a dragon with her foot. Circular inscription, signed lower left: Lafytte, Montagny signature on the right. Lower half of September 29, 1820 round size, diameter 4. 7 cm. with a square wooden frame (10x10) in miniature with gilt brass inlays. The images complete the description.