Antique hand painted enamel on copper, in bronze ormolu frame.

France, circa 1860.

This is a MUSEUM quality, HAND painted enamel on copper, depicting a beautiful lady.

Mounted in its original gold gilding bronze frame.

The miniature is ALL hand painted, on a convex copper oval plaque, signed middle right T. Leroy, and on reverse- Capello.

Outstanding quality of hand work.

The bronze ormolu frame, with excellent heavy bronze casting, and excellent hand chiseling, in its original gold gilding condition.

It is an easel frame.

Dimensions of the enamel miniature :

H : 3 3/4 inches ( 9.5 cm )

W : 2 3/4 inches ( 7 cm )

Total dimensions :

H : 9 1/4 inches ( 13.5 cm )

W : 7 inches ( 18 cm )

Please see photos carefully to admire the beauty of the work.

Condition report :

I detached the frame, cleaned each piece separately carefully, examined the condition of each piece. ALL are in almost a mint condition.

No chips, cracks or any damage to the enamel.

No dents or damage to the bronze.

Original gold plated on the bronze frame.

Normal wear to the red velvet due to age.

Wear consistent with age and use.

VERY GOOD CONDITION

Museum quality.