MINIATURE ON COPPER IN ITS ORIGINAL SILVER FILIGRANE FRAME, CIRCA 1650
Small miniature on copper of Louis XIV period, in its rare silver filigrane frame of origin, decorated on its two faces. The presence of a hinge on the front suggests that a lid originally had to hide the portrait.TECHNIQUE:
Oil on copper
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FRAME :
Original silver filigrane frame (hallmark) . Pearl in glass.
PORTRAIT SIZE:
3x2.4cm
FRAME SIZE:
8x5,5cm
DESCRIPTION :
The portrait shows a young Lady combed "à la fontange", richly adorned with pearls and precious stones.
Track of an old seal of red wax in the lapel.
CONDITION:
Perfect original condition. Cleaned by Dr. Bernd Pappe. Back of frame behind copper is missing.
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PRICE:
2500€