Antique French Soldier Portrait Miniature, c.1830s 6" Bowtop Frame, Porcelain Plaque Friar which is how these were

which is how these were often used in their time

the inherent beauty that arrives intact as it is to us today

It is 3" by 2 1/2" oval plus the bale up top

The interior with the original paper lining

Antique French Soldier Portrait Miniature, c.1830s 6" Bowtop Frame, Porcelain Plaque Friar which is how these wereBrilliant and handsome young officer, some sort of medal included in the painting. It's framed beautifully and both frame and oil painting on porcelain plaque survive beautifully. This is one of those paintings whose eyes and gaze follows you whether you're to the left of it or to the right, a definite attention getter, in that royal blue military uniform, with those eyes so bold and touch of a smile which shows off a dimple. Painted in oil on