Antique French Soldier Portrait Miniature, c.1830s 6" Bowtop Frame, Porcelain Plaque Friar the inherent beauty that arrives

the inherent beauty that arrives intact as it is to us today

which is how these were often used in their time

a long glass dauber

Cherished as the memento it is of someone well loved in her time

all with a lovely Empire or Aesthetic style pattern and all in wonderful condition

Antique French Soldier Portrait Miniature, c.1830s 6" Bowtop Frame, Porcelain Plaque Friar the inherent beauty that arrivesBrilliant and handsome young officer, some sort of medal included in the painting. It's framed beautifully and both frame and oil painting on porcelain plaque survive beautifully. This is one of those paintings whose eyes and gaze follows you whether you're to the left of it or to the right, a definite attention getter, in that royal blue military uniform, with those eyes so bold and touch of a smile which shows off a dimple. Painted in oil on