Antique French HP Portrait Miniature: Comtesse du Barry ID'd, Ornate Bronze Frame Handsome man but we're listing up some

but we're listing up some of the buys now

But here you go: Hand painted in the Vernis Martin method

which is excellent

each complete with undamaged stoppers and set into one of the finest condition interiors I've ever found in these - such a thrill

still highly sought after today

Antique French HP Portrait Miniature: Comtesse du Barry ID'd, Ornate Bronze Frame Handsome man but we're listing up someGorgeous antique French Napoleon III to Belle Epoque era hand painted portrait miniature in heavy bronze mirror backed picture frame, Comtesse du Barry ID'd! First of all, we're sure that this originally had a handle of sorts and was an elegant old vanity or hand mirror, given the beveled mirror in the back. One of two that we're adding this week, the other with handle and a beautiful gouche portrait. This with an ornate, heavy gilded bronze frame