A 19 century miniature portrait of Fredrick the great of Prussia.
United States, circa 1880 ( likely ).
This pretty piece is set behind an original oval convex glass, in its original bronze ormolu frame. It is an easel frame.
I put the miniature out of the frame to clean it and to show you the beauty of the work.
The military medal decorated with an eagle ( see photo ).
I cleaned, waxed the bronze.
Heavy casting bronze ( not pressed ), high quality detail, original gold plated.
Watercolor on celluloid.
Dimensions :
H : 3.5 inches ( 9 cm )
W : 2.75 inches ( 7 cm )
Painting dimensions :
H : 2.25 inches ( 6 cm )
W : 2 inches ( 5 cm )
Condition report :
No damage to the painting.
Easel frame.
Bronze frame well preserved.
Clean and ready to be placed.
GOOD CONDITION