Found in France, a wonderful 19th century kiln-fired enamel portrait of Miss Elizabeth, sister of ill-fated French King Louis XVI, sister-in-law to Marie-Antoinette. The enamel work is an arduous and exacting art, worked in powders on a copper plaque, kiln-fired in layers to reveal the figure and brilliant colors. This work has shimmering foil also behind the glassine enamel. Unique to this art, the original large intricately carved alabaster frame still remains on this one. A bit fragile, it's rare for these (only limited number existed to begin with) to survive the time since its creation. Unique and beautiful. Full measurements are noted on the photos.
Very good to excellent condition for age and type, without any flaw to the enamel and also not to the outer alabaster frame other than one tiniest nip to one of those points. A hanging wire still in place. This would be a Napoleon III era art work (c. 1850-70s) and is French.
