Marie Antoinette With A Rose, Signed David Ivory Miniature, 19th Century

Marie Antoinette with a Rose, Signed David Ivory Miniature, 19th Century

A finely painted portrait miniature on ivory depicting Queen Marie Antoinette, after the celebrated portrait known as “Marie Antoinette with a Rose”, painted in 1783 by Élisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun and now held in the collection of the Palace of Versailles.

The Queen is portrayed half-length, wearing an elegant blue-grey silk gown edged with delicate lace and adorned with a large pink ribbon. The refined rendering of her features, powdered hairstyle and sumptuous fabrics demonstrates the accomplished execution of this miniature.

Signed “David” in the lower right-hand corner.

The portrait is presented in an elaborate Louis XVI-style gilt-bronze easel frame, finely decorated with foliate friezes, floral garlands and ribbon bows. The frame is surmounted by a ribbon-tied wreath of roses.

French work, late 19th century.

In excellent condition.

Dimensions: H. 22.5 cm (8.86 in.) × W. 16.5 cm (6.50 in.).