Tiny Antique French Empire Portrait Miniature in 2" Tall Easel Back Frame Dates c.1810-15 Napoleon Era throw pillows The old metal has that

The old metal has that discoloration of age

and perhaps some envy

it has remained very well protected under the original slightly convex cover glass

friend of __egue __farque" in handwritten note on the back card covering behind this stunning portrait

Shell lining is without bites

Tiny Antique French Empire Portrait Miniature in 2" Tall Easel Back Frame Dates c.1810-15 Napoleon Era throw pillows The old metal has thatAn elegant Napoleon era portrait miniature painting, uniquely in a tiny easel frame which is quite unusual in early portrait miniatures. The forward swept hair and high collar and jacket of the Napoleon era, it remains in excellent condition, original beveled and polished cover glass and silk velvet back. The frontispiece of the little frame looks to be karat gold but I have not acid tested it, thinking it might be more likely plate or super thin gold