A fine ormolu picture frame with a miniature portrait of Anne de Bourbon under glass inside, with a stamped nameplate on the front, the frame overall measuring 4-1/2" x 3-7/8" plus the 1" top ornament. The relief of the frame is cast with an outer ribbon design, an inner anthemion leaf and sprig pattern and inner beading. There is a textured spandral with applied corner ornaments surrounding the oval portrait, 2-1/2" x 2", with an inner rim of classical foliate form. The frame has a hinged leg for standing and a ring for hanging. It is backed by a silk covered card held in place by four pins. Inside the portrait has a cream color kid leather backing on which the sitter's name is written in ink and the number 213. There is also a paper label in the form of a stamp that reads "Austria" in green. The portrait itself is beautifully rendered on either celluloid or ivory and is signed in red illegibly. (M.i..y..t)
200/300 Sold $345.00
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