{"product_id":"antique-portrait-miniature-in-mother-of-pearl-amp-filigree-frame-bare-breasted","title":"Antique Portrait Miniature in Mother-of-Pearl and Filigree Frame (Bare Breasted)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eAdditional Description:\u003cbr\u003eA finely composed antique portrait miniature depicting a classical young woman in profile, rendered with soft, painterly detail and romanticized features. The subject is shown with flowing dark hair and a loosely draped garment, evoking the neoclassical and Romantic aesthetic popular in the late 19th century. The painting appears to be executed on a convex substrate—likely porcelain or glass—giving it a subtle luminous depth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe portrait is housed within an elegant oval gilt bezel, surrounded by a radiant mother-of-pearl mosaic ground arranged in a sunburst pattern. The outer frame is particularly striking, crafted in delicate gilt metal filigree with scrolling motifs and beaded accents, lending a refined Belle Époque sensibility.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe reverse reveals a silk backing with a small applied monogram or maker’s mark (appearing as intertwined initials), suggesting a workshop or decorative arts studio origin. The frame includes a hinged strut support, allowing for tabletop display.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEra:\u003cbr\u003eLate 19th to early 20th century (circa 1880–1910)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistory:\u003cbr\u003ePortrait miniatures experienced a revival in the late Victorian and Edwardian periods, often produced as decorative objects rather than strictly personal likenesses. Many were inspired by earlier 18th-century portraiture or idealized female subjects. Frames of this quality—combining mother-of-pearl inlay and gilt filigree—reflect the period’s fascination with luxurious materials and intricate craftsmanship, often associated with French or Continental decorative arts production.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProvenance:\u003cbr\u003eLikely French or Continental European\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterials:\u003cbr\u003ePainted porcelain or glass plaque; gilt metal bezel; mother-of-pearl inlay; gilt metal filigree frame; silk backing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDimensions:\u003cbr\u003eLeave blank\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDisclaimers:\u003cbr\u003eSurface wear consistent with age, including scratches and visible abrasions to the painted surface under glass. Some wear and minor losses to gilt and filigree. Mother-of-pearl panels show natural variation and possible minor separations. Backing silk shows age-related discoloration. Overall condition consistent with antique display use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"For the Louvre of Antiques LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48390977257727,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/8780\/4927\/files\/53f5b236-6f4c-4f6d-8dfc-263e8410bc47.png?v=1776029159","url":"https:\/\/forthelouvreofantiques.com\/products\/antique-portrait-miniature-in-mother-of-pearl-amp-filigree-frame-bare-breasted","provider":"For the Louvre of Antiques LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}