{"product_id":"antique-signed-madame-sophie-france-portrait-miniature-painting-after-nattier","title":"Antique Signed Madame Sophie France Portrait Miniature Painting After Nattier","description":"Antique signed portrait miniature depicting Madame Sophie de France (1734–1782), daughter of King Louis XV of France, after the celebrated Rococo portraiture of Jean-Marc Nattier. The exact date of the painting is not confirmed. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSize framed: 4.5 x 5.5” inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSigned at center right with a clearly visible cursive artist’s signature. The artist has not been conclusively identified; please see detailed photograph.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe finely detailed oval portrait depicts Madame Sophie in an elaborate blue and ivory gown adorned with flowers. The miniature is signed at center right; the signature is visible but has not been conclusively identified.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe portrait is housed beneath convex glass in an ornate gilt\/brass-tone floral bezel and an impressive segmented ivory-tone frame with a tortoiseshell-colored outer border. The frame retains its original-style metal hanging ring.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe reverse is particularly interesting and retains an old French printed-paper backing taken from Souvenirs sur l’Impératrice Eugénie. “Madam Sophie” is handwritten along the upper edge, further identifying the subject.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePainting appears to be executed in watercolor\/gouache or bodycolor. Exact support material has not been professionally tested. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good antique condition with age-related surface wear to the convex glass and minor separation\/irregularities to some frame segments. The reverse paper backing shows considerable age toning and wear. Please review photographs carefully as they form an important part of the condition description.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA beautiful collectible example of French royal portraiture and European portrait-miniature art.","brand":"AVENTÉ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49034445193441,"sku":null,"price":349.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0762\/4687\/6385\/files\/c7ecc869-638a-4c5a-8361-33a9dad4a990.jpg?v=1788574129","url":"https:\/\/www.aventecrystals.com\/products\/antique-signed-madame-sophie-france-portrait-miniature-painting-after-nattier","provider":"AVENTÉ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}