Late 19th/Early 20th C Portrait of Mme Pompadour (Signed de St. Marc)
Late 19th/Early 20th C Portrait of Mme Pompadour (Signed de St. Marc)
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Framed Portrait Miniature #18 - Woman in Fur Trimmed Attire
Late 19th-early 20th Century watercolor on ivory signed St. Marc
Framed in elaborate gilt bronze Louis-XVI style frame with ribbon and floral crest
St. Marc is a recognized name among Continental minaiturists, often associated with finely rendered portraits of courtly or aristocratic figures, sometimes allegorical women
Not much documented biographically about the artist, but several high-quality miniatures bearing this name have sold a reputable European auctions
Idealized 18th-century French beatuy - perhaps inspired by portraiture of the court of Marie Antoinette
Soft hairstyle, fur warp, lace ruffles, and jeweled choker all point to romanticized Rococo aesthetic
Silk backing, worn with age
1880-1910
Framed Portrait Miniature #18 - Woman in Fur Trimmed Attire
Late 19th-early 20th Century watercolor on ivory signed St. Marc
Framed in elaborate gilt bronze Louis-XVI style frame with ribbon and floral crest
St. Marc is a recognized name among Continental minaiturists, often associated with finely rendered portraits of courtly or aristocratic figures, sometimes allegorical women
Not much documented biographically about the artist, but several high-quality miniatures bearing this name have sold a reputable European auctions
Idealized 18th-century French beatuy - perhaps inspired by portraiture of the court of Marie Antoinette
Soft hairstyle, fur warp, lace ruffles, and jeweled choker all point to romanticized Rococo aesthetic
Silk backing, worn with age
1880-1910