(2 Pc) 19th Cent. French Hand Painted Miniature Portraits
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DESCRIPTION: (2 Pc) A Pair of antique French hand painted miniature portraits depicting an elegant lady wearing a feathered hat, and a young girl. Both ladies are dressed in eighteenth century fashions. Embellished with French Louis XVI style neoclassical gilt bronze frames, intricate ornate and further embellished with the twin symbols of Louis XVI - a quiver of arrows crossed with a flambeau - joined by a laurel wreath and bow tied ribbon. The flaming torch is an ancient symbol of life, truth and the regenerative power of fire while the quiver of arrows signifies the ability to use force in the pursuit of justice. By using these symbols from the past, Louis XVI was making a conscious choice to ally himself with their powerful meanings
CIRCA: 19th Century
ORIGIN: France
DIMENSIONS: H: 2 5/8" and H: 6".
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CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305)-332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
CIRCA: 19th Century
ORIGIN: France
DIMENSIONS: H: 2 5/8" and H: 6".
Have a similar item to sell? Contact: Info@Akibaantiques.com.
CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305)-332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
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(2 Pc) 19th Cent. French Hand Painted Miniature Portraits
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