Superb ID'd Antique c. 1790-1810 French Portrait Miniature of Woman in Lace Bonnet with Fichu, Chair Visible Artist's box A gentleman might

A gentleman might

The blond hair worked within is delicate and beautifully done

and that little bug of silver and abalone - just so pretty

Brilliant and handsome young officer

The enamel decoration wonderful

Superb ID'd Antique c. 1790-1810 French Portrait Miniature of Woman in Lace Bonnet with Fichu, Chair Visible Artist's box A gentleman might"Marie Franoise Villette, veuve (widow) of Guilloteau, (Jacques Philippe), mon aieuel (my ancestor)". Fine French portrait miniature depicting Marie Franoise Villette, identified on the reverse as the widow of Jacques Philippe Guilloteau (Veuve de Guilloteau Jacques Philippe, mon aeul). The sitter is shown in black dress with white fichu and lace bonnet, reflecting Directoire early Empire fashion. Latest 1700s to as late as c. 1815. Unsigned. Housed