Antique Wood Framed Portrait Miniature #1, Grand Tour Image c.1890-1910 diadem The outer case is spectacular

The outer case is spectacular

and is versatile of theme apart from this one with a country pastoral scene with 4 people and several goats

but still looks fine

A number of Paris' most noted structures were built for the Exposition

and we have an entire 2-piece buckle listed separately

Antique Wood Framed Portrait Miniature #1, Grand Tour Image c.1890-1910 diadem The outer case is spectacularThere are 2 kinds of portrait miniatures, really. The ones that are direct portraits of individuals, living persons in their own time, and there are the old Grand Tour variety, done after (aprs) famous works of art or historical figures with intent to sell as souvenirs. This is one of the latter. It is beautifully presented and preserved, the rich burled wood and d'ore (Dore) bronze mat giving it added appeal. The painting is of nice quality and