Beautiful, Antique Georgian miniature portrait brooch.

Portrait miniatures were first painted in the 1520s at the courts of Henry VIII, in England, and Francis I, in France.

This miniature is painted circa 1800.

Not hallmarked but tested as 9 ct gold.

Superb oil painting on ceramic with fine detail. 

It depicts young Georgian lady, caught with interesting, peculiar expression. The use of colours is very clever with a beautiful blue hue as a sky behind.

4.5 by 3.5 cm large.

13.26 grams weight.

Excellent used condition.

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