Antique French or Dutch Carved Alabaster 5" Bust of Young Girl, Cap or Bonnet Port aux Cheveau Another mid-1800s needlework panel from

Another mid-1800s needlework panel from my collection

a beautiful painting in gouache or watercolor on large natural wafer

There are some missing beads one will want to replace but it's a simple job for anyone handy with needle and thread

The lock escutcheon and cartouche are in mother of pearl

) from this era carry similar CFH/GDM markings

Antique French or Dutch Carved Alabaster 5" Bust of Young Girl, Cap or Bonnet Port aux Cheveau Another mid-1800s needlework panel fromDelicate carved alabaster portrait bust depicting a young girl with serene, closed eyes and wearing a period bonnet or cap. Hand carved from white alabaster with refined neoclassical styling, characteristic of 19th century French or Dutch artisanal work. The soft, luminous stone captures gentle facial features and fabric details with remarkable precision. Just a hair over 5 inches in height, this piece exemplifies the refined taste of European