Superb 18th Century French Portrait Miniature, a Beauty in Gorgeous Antique Walnut Frame shadow box frame it is very sturdy on

it is very sturdy on the 3 curving 'legs' inherent in the design

The painting wants to slip slightly downward into the aperture

is in great shape

and a distinguished old officer who holds his snuff box in hands as he poses for his portrait

perhaps one of a kind

Superb 18th Century French Portrait Miniature, a Beauty in Gorgeous Antique Walnut Frame shadow box frame it is very sturdy onHer gown and hair, draped pearls and flowers set her in the fashions of last half of 18th century. A portrait still sealed in the original walnut frame with brass inlay trim elevated and unique for its era, suggesting it might be a painting of a courtier of Louis XV era. She's styled a bit like the Mistress of King Louis XV. Madam de Pompadour more casual without her powdered wig. Her face is 7 8" chin to hairline. Full measurements noted on photos.