Antique Hand Painted Portrait Miniature in Fab Frame, Exotic Costumed Lady thimble Nicely preserved

Nicely preserved

Each plate with matching border decoration but the center floral bouquets each feature different colors or arrangements of bell flowers & foliage

and such a darling composition

according to French control requirement

The addition of the clear glass jewels

Antique Hand Painted Portrait Miniature in Fab Frame, Exotic Costumed Lady thimble Nicely preservedDating mid to late 1800s, this charming little portrait of a woman in a rather exotic 'Harem' like costume with veil tucked into her immense braids is an interesting addition to any collection. While we se no signature from the artist, the painting seems to me to be one done of a living subject, in portrait, rather than after a famous portrait, making it all the more interesting. Might she have been in costume as an actress? Or is this a rather