Antique French Portrait Miniature in Oil on Copper Plaque, 17th to 18th Century Gentleman, Van Dyck Beard foliage The 2-compartment long box

The 2-compartment long box

And if you don't see what you want in this bunch

not a bit of loss or damage to the original work of art

There is also a hanging loop for wall display

though lesser sketches in pastel

Antique French Portrait Miniature in Oil on Copper Plaque, 17th to 18th Century Gentleman, Van Dyck Beard foliage The 2-compartment long boxA very early original portrait miniature, I'd say late 1600s to early 1700s from fashion and clothing, hair, beard style, and the fact he is painted in oil on a copper plaque, consistent with the early portraits. These paintings are more stable than those on thin natural wafer which are subject to hairlines, paint loss. This one has a newer frame so was likely in a shagreen case originally. Those seldom stood the test of time and many were discarded