Antique French Portrait Miniature, c.1810-20 Woman w Guillotine Haircut, Mourning Hair Art Pendant portrait brooch His firm was a trendsetter

His firm was a trendsetter on the Russian pre-revolution jewelry market

along with fresh incoming inventory

I've long collected fine French portraits in miniature

and signature crest of the Russian emperor family

or hung as wall art in your home or office - all to great result and accolades from your guests

Antique French Portrait Miniature, c.1810-20 Woman w Guillotine Haircut, Mourning Hair Art Pendant portrait brooch His firm was a trendsetterAn exceptionally fine little work of art, the face is only 1 2" from chin to hairline and yet is very fine look at the eyes in particular. Napoleon era, she wears her hair in a Titan cut, chopped in back as was customary when one was headed to guillotine so the long hair would not interfere with the blade. The locket could be earlier, late 1700s. It is made in the 'oyster' form, thick domed cover glass on each side, the other side is a plaited