Antique c.1770 French Portrait Miniature, Rare 18k Gold Frame w Heart Lock and Key silhouette Lemonwood is so pretty

Lemonwood is so pretty

We do know that many of the known artists of this era did miniatures as a ready means to support themselves in their later-recognized art

Great in the kitchen with toothpicks or matches

I can point out that there is a section of verdure worked into/onto the old tapestry lower left which works very well and seems like bushes

lid (shown in detail along with bug bite in our images)

Antique c.1770 French Portrait Miniature, Rare 18k Gold Frame w Heart Lock and Key silhouette Lemonwood is so prettyA superb portrait, but a slice far left has been broken and lost over the 250+ years since it was painted. I've seen these very old frames in museums, but this one is the only one I've ever owned. It's a hinged locked, opening book like, two perfect thin beveled glass panels protecting the painting and hand written document on backside. The locket folds closed and 2 small rings align, held fast by the tiniest working lock in shape of a heart. Its tiny