A 19thC miniature portrait of a young lady handpainted on a porcelain plaque c1850. The oval image depicts a young lady in Empire style dress, in fashion from c1820, with an open neck, puff sleeves and a bustline waist. The young lady is significantly bejewelled with a sumptuous necklace, hair adornments and gilt and pearl additions to the dress. The face and hair style are very reminiscent of the known images of Empress Josephine of France, though this might be an idealised depiction her when very young. The jewels do suggest that this is an important personage. Framed in a black lacquered wooden frame, with gilt slip and gilded oval mount. Accurately and finely painted, and in excellent condition. Image dimensions 8cm x 6.5cm.We are happy to discuss your enquiries by phone, What�s App or email. We can arrange delivery of larger items for you by professional and reliable couriers - please contact us for a delivery cost. The charge for postage/packing of smaller items in the UK is �12 and Europe �22. Please enquire for delivery charges outside UK and Europe. Whenever possible we use a Signed For or Special Delivery postal service. We take great care and see it as a priority to pack items safely and securely.We accept payment by bank transfer, cheque, or by Debit or Credit Card using the Paypal option on the item webpage. Kindly add the delivery charge to your payment.Please feel free to contact us. Thank you very much for looking at our stock and for your custom. This is much appreciated. Height is 17.5cm (6.9inches)
Width is 15cm (5.9inches)
Depth is 2cm (0.8inches)