French School, 18th-Century Portrait Of A Lady Holding A Posy Nature In the distance

In the distance

Frame with age-related wear and a few losses

This charming copy is clearly by an accomplished hand and captures the essence of the original very nicely

1910Provenance: DenmarkCondition: Very presentable

A charming early 19th-century miniature portrait of a doe-eyed lady wearing a beautiful dress with short puffed sleeves and a necklace

French School, 18th-Century Portrait Of A Lady Holding A Posy Nature In the distanceA wonderfully charismatic 18th century portrait of a lady holding a posy. Shes wearing a beautiful cerulean, almost teal, dress along with several items of jewellery. Her necklace features an inverted cross, which could relate to the Cross of Saint Peter. This is traditionally a symbol adopted by the Christian church, which is interesting as, during the 18th century, France was predominantly Catholic. Its origins relate to the fact that Peter the