Late 19th Century Rare Signed Antique French Louis XVI Style Miniature Portrait in Ormolu Frame Signed Bussy

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A stunning late 19th-century miniature portrait of a young woman in profile, elegantly housed in an ornate Louis XVI style … Read more A stunning late 19th-century miniature portrait of a young woman in profile, elegantly housed in an ornate Louis XVI style gilt frame. The subject is depicted in a delicate lace cap with a green jewel accent, rendered with soft, romantic brushwork. The portrait is beautifully set within a deep forest-green velvet mat and protected by convex glass. The gilded ormolu frame is topped with a classic ribbon-and-bow crest, making it a perfect addition to a gallery wall or a tabletop easel display. The portrait is signed "Bussy" in the lower right, most likely the work of a documented French miniaturist. The addition of the signature elevates this framed work from a "decorative" piece to a "fine, documented work or art." The style of the materials, subject, and overall refinement aligns with the 19th Century revival style of art fashionable between 1870-1890's. See less