{"product_id":"antique-french-portrait-signed-miniature-duchesse-de-chateauraux-in-faux-tortoise-frame","title":"Antique French Portrait Signed Miniature: Duchesse de Chateauraux in Faux Tortoise Frame","description":"\u003cp\u003eAfter the famous portraitist, Nattier, this is a portrait on wafer of the Duchesse de Chateauraux, initialed by the artist who has done such a beautiful job in this miniature, simply 'E.A.'.   This spectacular portrait miniature would be treasure enough for it's beauty and fine condition, but add to it the gorgeous 19th century faux tortoise shell (casein) \u0026amp; gilt bronze, ormolu or brass frame, and it is a real show stopper!  Yes, that is a full thick panel of antique tortoise shell on the backside, which makes you just want to show this one off on an easel, don't you agree, so the fine old shell can be seen, too.  Nice larger size, and beautifully crafted, with an inner faux tortoise mat that is convex in shape.  The back of the miniature is where the ID is handwritten, also stating it's after a c. 1740 work by Jean-Marc Nattier (most surely What a beauty!   We believe it has its  origin in France or Austria, but there are no markings to tell us for certain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good to excellent, without damage or chips\/cracks on either the thin wafer it's painted on, or the fine antique faux tortoise shell frame.  A treasure!  See images for measurements.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antiques \u0026 Uncommon Treasure","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48084725956862,"sku":"426tspm","price":535.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0298\/3392\/0556\/files\/426tspma.jpg?v=1776457593","url":"https:\/\/antiques-uncommon-treasure.com\/ja\/products\/antique-french-portrait-signed-miniature-duchesse-de-chateauraux-in-faux-tortoise-frame","provider":"Antiques \u0026 Uncommon Treasure","version":"1.0","type":"link"}