Antique Hand Painted Miniature on Porcelain Young Man in Easel Style Wood Frame
Description: Antique very well-done hand painted miniature of what we believe is a young man on porcelain. The miniature, which is in the medieval Italian painters’ style, shows this young man with brown hair and brown eyes looking at you. The young man is wearing a hat and a dark shirt. The painting is unsigned but the back of the porcelain has what looks like the number 22 impressed in it. The miniature is inserted in a small wooden oval frame and is solidly in place. We chose not to take it out for fear of damaging it. The frame has a wooden cover that is kept in place with two metal strips which swivel to allow you take out the cover. The frame has two short legs and a hinged stand on the back to hold it up. The frame itself has very nice decorative pattern along the edge and surrounding the painting itself (see photos for details). The painting and the wood oval frame are in very good condition with no observable damage or losses. This is a very nice piece, which would make a nice addition to you collection of miniatures. Please view photos as they are part and parcel of our description.
Date: Uncertain, but most likely early to mid 1800s (early to mid 19th century).
Origin: Recently acquired at an estate sale in Southeast Pennsylvania.
Size: The frame measures ~4 1/2" by ~3 3/4", while the artwork measures ~2 1/4" by ~1 3/4". The entire piece weighs about 2.5 ounce.
Artist: Unknown.
Marks: Unsigned with the back of the porcelain having what looks like the number 22 impressed in it.
Distinguishing Characteristics - Most Interesting About The Piece: This is a nice hand painted miniature very well done and in great condition. It would make a worthy addition to your collection.
Condition: The painting and the wood oval frame are in very good condition. The artwork is intact with no losses and the wood frame is also without losses. The frame has a few scratches to the surface and some minor dings, but nothing of concern. A nice antique piece of art work worthy of a pot in your collection of miniature paintings. Please view photos to appreciate the beauty of the piece and for additional condition information.
