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Description: |
This lovely 19th century round box was intended for snuff, pills, or some other small objects. The hand-painted polichrome miniature of a soldier in a blue and red military uniform is wearing a black tricorne hat, riding a white horse in a setting lush with foliage. The figure is reminiscent of portraits and statues of Frederick the Great of Prussia. The painting is signed A. Pesme. There is a tiny chip on the bottom of the box and a hairline crack on top of the cover. The painting has no chips or cracks. The frame that hold the glass is loose. Size: 3-1/3" (8.5 cm) diameter, 3/4" (2 cm) high | |
Size: |
3-1/3" (8.5 cm) diameter, | |
Period: |
19th century | |
Condition: |
good | |
Status: |
sold | |
Item No.: |
3059 | |
Price: |
US$ 375.00 | |
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