French Portrait Miniature, Signed “Ducreux,” After Joseph Ducreux, Early 19th Century Antique

French Portrait Miniature, Signed “Ducreux,” After Joseph Ducreux, Early 19th Century AntiqueAdditional Description: A beautifully executed French portrait miniature depicting a young woman in classical drapery, rendered with soft modeling and refined neoclassical elegance. The sitters gentle expression, powdered curls, and exposed shoulder reflect the stylistic transition from late 18th century aristocratic portraiture into the more naturalistic Empire period. The miniature is signed Ducreux along the right edge, visible under magnification

the Cristalleries of Baccarat and Saint-Louis acquired the Le Creusot works and closed it (i

Large Oval Frame with Hanging Bow and Garland

Art Nouveau style

Cohesive use suggesting a tight-knit school or social circle

Watercolor on Paper (Aquarelle)

Renaissance Revival/Neo-Gothic (late 19th / early 20th C)

the composition reflects strong influence from the Barbizon and early Impressionist traditions

with a lion

floral hairpiece

History: Keyhole escutcheons became increasingly ornate during the Victorian period as furniture makers used decorative hardware to enhance cabinetry and writing desks

Cracking along the bottom

found only on high grade bindings sold through regional stationers such as Duplassy in Toulouse