Antique French Hand-Painted Portrait Miniature

A breathtaking late 19th century French portrait miniature, hand-painted with exquisite detail on porcelain or ivory board. The sitter, a refined young woman in powdered curls and a robin’s egg blue plumed hat, evokes the elegance of the Louis XVI era.

Housed in its original round (gilt bronze or brass) frame, the piece is crowned with a ribboned laurel wreath finial and backed in timeworn velvet with a sturdy easel stand. The painting’s depth and luminosity suggest an experienced hand—possibly a studio copy after Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun or similar.

Dimensions: 3.25” diameter (approx.)

Condition: Excellent condition for age with minor wear to the velvet backing. The front painting and frame are pristine.

A stunning object for collectors of portrait miniatures, French decorative arts, or lovers of timeless feminine beauty.