This is a charming miniature, most likely a European 19th C reproduction of an earlier work. It is signed, in red, Silver, and painted on what I think is celluloid. The old red plush covering on the back was already badly torn (maybe by someone trying to see what this was painted on) and so I removed the painting and clean the very dirty glass and establish same. I have now stuck it back down the best I can. On removing the portrait, I could photo the signature, which is hidden under the gold oval. The frame is a burr walnut veneer and in excellent order. The painting is exquisite. I have not been able to identify the sitter but, for those in the know of these things, there is a pencilled DEG on the back of the paper inside. That may mean something to someone. The lady is a beauty, with a feathered hat and loops of pearls on her dress – very Gainsborough in style. The miniature measures 85mm x 65mm inside the gold oval. The frame itself is 165mm x 145mm.

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On 08-Jun-09 at 18:47:09 AEST, seller added the following information: