Antique 18th century Miniature Portrait Duchess Maria Amalia of Parma Archduchess of Austria
$1,800.00
Or Best OfferThis antique miniature portrait from the 18th century features the Duchess Maria Amalia of Parma, née Archduchess of Austria. The portrait is delicately hand-painted on the mother of pearl and placed behind convex glass. It is mounted in an oval gold gilt frame with a scalloped rim. The frame comes with a suspension loop and bar pin for easy hanging.
The portrait showcases the Duchess wearing a stunning pink dress decorated with lace trimming and bows. She also has an ermine stole, a pink bow choker, drop pearl earrings, and flower-shaped jewelry in her hair.
Please find below the link to the biography of Archduchess Maria Amalia of Austria:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archduchess_Maria_Amalia_of_Austria_(1780%E2%80%931798)
MEASUREMENTS:
Height: 46 mm (1.81 inches).
Width: 38 mm (1.5 inches).
Depth: 7 mm (0.276 inches).
Weight: 19 grams
CONDITION: In good condition, but the bar pin is missing.
