Superb Antique French 18th Century Portrait Miniature in 18k and Burl Snuff Box, Patch Box
Superb Antique French 18th Century Portrait Miniature in 18k and Burl Snuff Box, Patch Box
Superb Antique French 18th Century Portrait Miniature in 18k and Burl Snuff Box, Patch Box
Superb Antique French 18th Century Portrait Miniature in 18k and Burl Snuff Box, Patch Box
Superb Antique French 18th Century Portrait Miniature in 18k and Burl Snuff Box, Patch Box
Superb Antique French 18th Century Portrait Miniature in 18k and Burl Snuff Box, Patch Box
Superb Antique French 18th Century Portrait Miniature in 18k and Burl Snuff Box, Patch Box
Superb Antique French 18th Century Portrait Miniature in 18k and Burl Snuff Box, Patch Box
Superb Antique French 18th Century Portrait Miniature in 18k and Burl Snuff Box, Patch Box
Superb Antique French 18th Century Portrait Miniature in 18k and Burl Snuff Box, Patch Box
Superb Antique French 18th Century Portrait Miniature in 18k and Burl Snuff Box, Patch Box
Superb Antique French 18th Century Portrait Miniature in 18k and Burl Snuff Box, Patch Box
Superb Antique French 18th Century Portrait Miniature in 18k and Burl Snuff Box, Patch Box

Superb Antique French 18th Century Portrait Miniature in 18k and Burl Snuff Box, Patch Box

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Her face is a mere 1/4", chin to hairline, and yet look at the stunning work this artist has achieved in capturing her and the details of her c.1750-70s style, fashion. From my collections, she is straight out of the era of Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette, and while I did not find an ID or artist's signature, it surely has been painted as a token of friendship or love. Full measurements noted on the photos. 

Very good to excellent condition for age and type. Exquisite little painting, not a bit of loss or damage. So perfectly preserved, we know it's been in an important and treasured heirloom or legacy collection or museum collection. The beautiful lathe-turned burl box with its impossibly delicate edge trim is in remarkable condition without a flaw to report. I've cleaned this original slightly convex cover glass with its original and generous 18k gold mat or frame, and the entire piece is just superb.