Naughty Miniature From The 18th Century With Quotes

Lovely miniature dating from the 2nd half of the 18th century with its original bronze frame and protective glass.

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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