WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: There is something timeless about this portrait. Against the backdrop of a gold gilt wooden frame, with a beautiful bevel that catches the light, emerges the portrait of a confident, beautiful woman. Her beauty is perfectly captured in rich oil paints on a paper thin piece of porcelain. The neckline of a white gown with ruffled collar and sleeve can be seen, and her soft brown tresses swept away from her face give her a romantic appeal. The back says Winterhalter, perhaps indicating that this is a miniature reproduction of a German painting by artist, Franz Xavier Winterhalter. However, it is unsigned. The former owners purchased many unique oil portraits while in Europe for their gallery room box, most were from jewelers and antique stores in France, England and Italy.
STYLING: Find a small easel or display stand and position it on a shelf, mantle, or in a curio cabinet. Group it with other miniature portraits, antique photographs, or small framed botanical prints to create a visually interesting gallery wall. Place it on top of a jewelry box or display case. Add a touch of elegance to an unexpected spot like a small side table or a bookshelf.
- MATERIALS: Porcelain, Wood.
- DIMENSIONS: 1:12 scale, 1 1/4" x 1 1/8"
- CONDITION: Excellent condition for its age. Carefully preserved in storage for many years.
- HISTORY/PROVENANCE: Original handmade vintage dollhouse miniature. It is unsigned.
- COLLECTION: This miniature is part of the wonderful lifetime collection of Mesha of New York City
*PLEASE NOTE: You are purchasing the framed painting only. Think of our photos as a whimsical stage set, where your amazing new miniature takes center stage. The other props may not join you, but the star of the show is ready to shine!
