Antique French Portrait Miniature, Beautiful Buxom Woman, Victorian Gown, Frame pipe rack A fabulous and very rare

A fabulous and very rare form among these old Grand Tour souvenirs

here or there

French faience was used at the court of Louis XIV as part of elaborate meals and displays

No damage to the base/feet

The chenille stitches

Antique French Portrait Miniature, Beautiful Buxom Woman, Victorian Gown, Frame pipe rack A fabulous and very rareA spectacular c. 1840 50 original miniature painting of a beautiful and slightly portly young woman, fit out in the highest fashion of her era, jewelry and lace in evidence, as is the serene visage of the well to do. The frame is wood, a more bronze mat holds the image well, protected beneath its original cover glass. Lovely soulful brown eyes that come alive on the small wafer that serves as canvas. Alas, I find no signature, but definitely by a