Portrait Miniature of a Young Lady, Empire Period, c. 1810–1815

Dear collectors, Noblesse-Collection is pleased to propose you this particularly fine French 
portrait miniature of an elegant lady, dating circa 1810–1815, during the French Empire period.

The sitter is portrayed bust-length against a deep brown background, wearing an elegant white 
Empire dress with a low neckline. Her dark hair is arranged in finely painted curls framing the
forehead, in a fashion characteristic of the period.

The portrait is distinguished by the exceptional refinement of its execution. The face is modelled 
with remarkable delicacy, particularly in the subtle transitions of the complexion, the expressive 
eyes and the extremely fine treatment of the features.

Of particular interest is the artist's use of very fine stippling, clearly visible under magnification 
in the modelling of the flesh tones. This sophisticated technique, combined with the overall quality 
of the portrait, places the miniature stylistically within the circle of the leading French miniaturists 
active during the Empire period, recalling the work of artists such as Jean-Urbain Guérin, 
Jean-Baptiste Jacques Augustin and Jean-Baptiste Isabey. The miniature is unsigned, however, 
and no specific attribution is proposed.

The portrait is preserved in an elegant period marquetry wooden frame decorated with delicate 
floral motifs and fitted with a gilt-metal oval inner surround.

Period: Circa 1810–1815 – French Empire Period
Style: Empire / Neoclassical
School: French School – Circle of the leading French Empire miniaturists
Subject: Portrait of an elegant young lady in a white Empire dress
Frame: Period wooden frame with fine floral marquetry decoration and gilt-metal oval inner surround. 
The frame shows some age-related cracks and wear, visible in the photographs.
Dimensions:
Portrait excluding frame: 7.3 × 5.7 cm (2.87 × 2.24 in)
Overall including frame: 14.8 × 12.5 cm (5.83 × 4.92 in)

Condition: The miniature itself is in excellent antique condition. The painted surface is remarkably 
well preserved, with no significant defects visible and with the exceptionally fine details and stippled 
modelling of the portrait remaining crisp and clearly legible. The period marquetry frame shows some 
age-related cracks and minor wear, as visible in the photographs. Please examine the photographs 
carefully as they form an integral part of the condition description.

COMBINED PURCHASE –  SAVE $70
If you purchase an item and interested in another item from my store, simply send me
a message through eBay before purchasing the second item.
I will be pleased to offer you a US $70 reduction on the second item. Both items will 
be shipped together in the same parcel.
Parcels are shipped daily at 2:00 PM (Paris time). To benefit from this offer, please 
contact me before 2:00 PM (Paris time) on the same day as your first purchase.

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USA: No customs duties on qualifying antiques over 100 years old.
An antique declaration is included with the shipping documents.
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ABOUT NOBLESSE COLLECTION 

Based in Le Mans, France, Noblesse Collection has been specializing in antiques and works of art for over 13 years.Our collection reflects a particular taste for fine antique silverware, especially French pieces from the 19th and early 20th centuries, alongside portrait miniatures, paintings and carefully selected decorative objects.We are constantly looking for pieces with character, whether for their quality, rarity, craftsmanship or simply their decorative appeal. Each object is individually selected with the aim of offering distinctive and authentic pieces at fair and carefully considered prices.

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