Antique French Portrait Miniature, Woman in Powdered Wig, c.1750-70, Wood Frame Necessaire now fabulous wall hanging decorative

now fabulous wall hanging decorative plaques with hunt themed hare or rabbit

There are a few hair strands floating

The elongated scalloped top of the shelf is 12" widest and 8" at deepest point

The trim is exceptionally opulent and perfectly matched for palette

Antique French Portrait Miniature, Woman in Powdered Wig, c.1750-70, Wood Frame Necessaire now fabulous wall hanging decorativePre Revolutionary portrait miniature of a courtier, Louis XVI era, this miniature is painted in gouache on thin natural wafer and framed in wood with a brass mat and slightly convex cover glass. Nicely preserved, though the frame shows a great deal of its age. A pretty woman, blue eyes glow with confidence of her station in life. She wears a low bodice gown with bow and bodicer, pearls and drop earrings to match. I do not see a signature. It is