18-karat Gold Medallion With A Miniature Portrait From The Louis XVI Era
A finely engraved 18-karat gold medallion framing a miniature portrait of a man, with a mother-of-pearl medallion on the reverse
(no visible hallmark; tested with a touchstone)
Louis XVI period, last quarter of the 18th century
Gouache on ivory depicting a gentleman in a blue coat
Good overall condition; some minor dust on the miniature; original clasps on the sides of the gold setting
Setting alone: 4 grams
Miniature only: 3.8 x 3.1 cm; medallion without the loop: 4 x 3.9 cm
Questions welcome
(no visible hallmark; tested with a touchstone)
Louis XVI period, last quarter of the 18th century
Gouache on ivory depicting a gentleman in a blue coat
Good overall condition; some minor dust on the miniature; original clasps on the sides of the gold setting
Setting alone: 4 grams
Miniature only: 3.8 x 3.1 cm; medallion without the loop: 4 x 3.9 cm
Questions welcome
750 €
Period: 18th century
Style: Louis 16th, Directory
Condition: Good condition
Material: Gold
Reference (ID): 1800985
Availability: In stock
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