{"product_id":"antique-gilt-metal-clover-shaped-vanity-box-with-portrait-of-a-young-woman","title":"Antique Gilt Metal Clover Shaped Vanity Box with Portrait of a Young Woman","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThis antique box is constructed of gilt metal, formed in a softly contoured oval or quatrefoil shape, and richly decorated throughout with finely tooled and embossed ornament. The lid is centered with a circular miniature portrait depicting a young woman with curled hair, wearing a blue dress and a translucent white veil. The portrait is delicately hand-painted, with soft modeling of the face, subtle blush tones, and careful attention to expression, consistent with miniature painting traditions of the late 18th to early 19th century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe miniature is set within a raised gilt bezel decorated with repeating floral and foliate motifs. Surrounding the portrait, the lid surface is densely patterned with vertical bands of floral punches and textured tooling, bordered by scrolling Rococo-inspired cartouches. The sides of the box continue this decorative program, featuring repeating leaf and palmette motifs in relief.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe interior is lined with pale silk or velvet fabric, now toned with age and showing staining, wear, and softening consistent with long use. The hinge is intact and functional. The underside is plain gilt metal, showing surface scratches, handling marks, and patina.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA small painted signature is visible at the lower edge of the miniature (appearing to read “Veguet” or similar).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"For the Louvre of Antiques LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48145535074559,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/8780\/4927\/files\/fd3ccbb4-f86c-41e4-8523-ec20846cf1ec.png?v=1770413108","url":"https:\/\/forthelouvreofantiques.com\/products\/antique-gilt-metal-clover-shaped-vanity-box-with-portrait-of-a-young-woman","provider":"For the Louvre of Antiques LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}