Antique Wood Frame, Gilt Gesso, French Oil Painting on Board, Fish Boy, Pêcheur opaline Possibly the Crystal Palace from

Possibly the Crystal Palace from the 1851 world's fair

age and type considered (and clasp is holding tight)

The box form is the traditional for use as a glove box

but it's earlier and closer to c

Antique Wood Frame, Gilt Gesso, French Oil Painting on Board, Fish Boy, Pêcheur opaline Possibly the Crystal Palace fromA lovely mid 1800s gilded frame, wood with gesso appliqu in full, but some other evidence of restoration. Housed within is the most charming young French fisherman. He has his baskets of small fish, sardines perhaps or anchovies. Proudly posed in a side alley that gives the little painting so much personality. A walk in the old streets of some village in France, Italy, Spain or Portugal. Ive made a scan so you can see the detail of the painting, but