A beautiful pair of miniature women's portraits from the 19th century French school

Charming pair of miniature portrait miniatures of two ladies, by a talented French artist who painted this pair of portraits on paper around 1870 using fine pointille technique.

Set in two beautiful brass frames, can be hung or placed on a table. Good age-related condition, minimal creases on the paper, see detailed photo descriptions.

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Empire-style furniture dates from the late 18th to early 19th century, inspired by Napoleon’s reign. It features significant similarities and references to Roman and Greek ornamentation.

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