Niii Porcelain Miniature : "good Sister 1"

19th century French school : “La Bonne Soeur 1”, miniature painted on oval porcelain 9.3 X 7.8 cm, mounted in a bronze and gilded brass frame with a knot 13.8 X 10 cm. Partially erased inscriptions on the back, circa 1860. See also its counterpart. Definitely, I can't help it: as soon as I find representations of the clergy, I buy them and I have had almost all of them, from the simple priest to the cardinal, passing through monks, bishops and others. good sisters I even saw a pope once, but he was too ugly and I didn't take him! No, it's not a thwarted vocation, as gossips will not fail to insinuate! It's just that their uniform makes them very graphic and that often makes for beautiful pictures. Here, their uniform reminds me of the Sisters of Saint-Vincent de Paul, with their large cornetto and their large rosary. Do not hesitate to ask us for photos or additional information by email or telephone. Other photos and many other objects in our shops in Pau and Biarritz and on our website: galerielhoste.com.