FRENCH SCHOOL of the 18th century.
it represents a naked Woman languid near the water with a Dove hiding her nudity.
She holds a rose in her right hand and a transparent veil around her shoulders.
The scene takes place in a nicely painted undergrowth and near a stream or river.
a delightful miniature of great circular finesse on ivory.
Dimensions:
6.5 cm in diameter (at sight), and 9.5 cm with its gilded bronze frame decorated with two rows of streaks.
annotated Jacques Charlier on the back (1728-1790), with a collection number 309.
comes from a large Lyon collection.
a slight original crack or ivory work on the left side visible in the photos and without impact on the work.
CITES No.: FR2306900648-K In accordance with the provisions of the regulations in force in the territory of the union (Regulation (EU) No. 2021/2280 of December 16, 2021), the object will be delivered to the purchaser with its certificate intra-community certificate issued by DREAL Auvergne Rhône-Alpes on 07/25/2023
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