Superb ID'd Antique c. 1790-1810 French Portrait Miniature of Woman in Lace Bonnet with Fichu, Chair Visible Artist's box The composition is as fine

The composition is as fine and interesting as is the control of shadow and lighting with addition of chalk or white conte crayon

the lower shelf has a relatively large chip to the right corner (noted in images)

large ball feet and two wheel cut crystal decanters

or for necklace

and do not find utensil marks

Superb ID'd Antique c. 1790-1810 French Portrait Miniature of Woman in Lace Bonnet with Fichu, Chair Visible Artist's box The composition is as fine"Marie Franoise Villette, veuve (widow) of Guilloteau, (Jacques Philippe), mon aieuel (my ancestor)". Fine French portrait miniature depicting Marie Franoise Villette, identified on the reverse as the widow of Jacques Philippe Guilloteau (Veuve de Guilloteau Jacques Philippe, mon aeul). The sitter is shown in black dress with white fichu and lace bonnet, reflecting Directoire early Empire fashion. Latest 1700s to as late as c. 1815. Unsigned. Housed