Carpet ID: FD-141
European Portrait
An antique European oval portrait miniature depicting a 18th-century nobleman or military officer, housed in an ornate gilt brass frame.
- Hand-Painted Portraiture: Delicately painted bust portrait featuring a powdered gentleman in formal 18th-century court or military dress, complete with an embroidered waistcoat, sash, and decorative epaulettes.
- Gilt Ormolu Frame: Set under protective convex glass within an oval cast brass or bronze frame deeply chased with flowing rocaille scrollwork, foliate motifs, and a top suspension ring.
- Authentic Period Backing: Retains its original dog-tooth metal bezel closures securing an antique floral jacquard fabric backing, displaying natural age patina and historical character.






